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on: Jun 19, 2018
What did congestion bring in its wake?
 
  a. Health c. Automobiles b. Disease d. The powergrid

Question 2

What was the dominant form of lighting by 1920?
 
  a. Gas c. Electricity b. Kerosene d. Oil


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Congestion brought disease; all C19th American cities were periodically struck by epidemics.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
By 1920 electricity had supplanted gas, kerosene, and oils for lighting.



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