Scientists in the colonies collected a number of animal specimens, especially __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
birds
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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons the American population grew dramatically in the 1700s?
A. high birth rate B. importation of slaves C. absorption of French and Spanish colonials as the British empire expanded D. large numbers of non-English immigrants
Which of the following is true concerning the distribution of wealth in the United States between 1800 and 1860?
a. Wealth was distributed more equitably throughout society. b. There was no significant change in the distribution of wealth during that time. c. Wealth was concentrated in the hands of a relatively small number of people. d. There was a redistribution of wealth from the wealthiest families to middle-class families.
What happened to women as New England grew and prospered?
A) They were legally barred from working outside of the home. B) They gained the right to make contracts. C) They found it difficult to obtain credit or receive a business license. D) They moved into a number of male-dominated professions.
Samuel Morse revolutionized communication in the 19th century by
A) ?? making the telephone practical. B) ?? leading the consortium that developed the steam engine. C) ?? inventing the telegraph. D) ?? developing wireless communication technology. E) ?? introducing railroad mail deliver.