Which mode of transportation had the most dramatic impact on American economic life by 1850?
A. steamship
B. canal
C. road
D. railroad
Answer: D
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Which statement best summarizes Europe's experience in the mid-nineteenth century?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In addition to the Marquis de Lafayette, Washington was ably served by other foreign officers, including __________
A) William Howe B) Friedrich von Steuben C) Thomas Conway D) George Germain