One of the most important developments that arose from the increased adoption of coal and other fossil fuels as a source of energy was that
a. it was so easy to mine and remove from the ground.
b. sources of fossil fuels may be found almost everywhere.
c. it decreased pollution as compared with earlier types of energy sources, such as wood.
d. it freed up land for farming.
d
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The Virginia Plan, which formed the basis of the new constitution, was primarily the work of
a. Thomas Jefferson. b. Alexander Hamilton. c. James Madison. d. George Washington.
What was the result of the popularity of the Populist Party among blacks in the South?
A) Blacks were able to gain substantial numbers of political offices and dominate politics in the South. B) Since blacks were completely excluded from formal participation in politics, they could not vote for Populists. C) Southerners realized that blacks were a potent political force and that they would have to share power politically. D) It heightened fears of white southerners that African Americans might gain political power.
In the nineteenth century, the ________ set the values and goals for most of the society
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What was the major issue of the election of 1896?
A) race relations B) tariffs C) political patronage D) railroad regulation E) currency