As shown in this quilt by Hannah Stockton Stiles, what effect did steamboats have on urban waterfronts, such as the one in Philadelphia?

A) Waterfronts were dominated by factories.
B) Waterfronts served mainly as centers of agricultural production.
C) Waterfronts became off limits to others.
D) Waterfronts became busy and prosperous.


D

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. in the limitless capabilities of the American economy and society to support a giant rearmament program to expand the American military. b. that we needed help to fight the spread of communism. c. that huge sacrifices would be needed by Americans to fight the Cold War. d. in the futility of containment. e. None of these choices are correct.

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