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maychende

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The largest productivity gains in colonial shipping were from:
 a. decreased layover times in ports.
  b. lower costs associated with the increase in size of the vessels.
  c. the increased speed of the ships.
  d. the use of larger ships

Question 2

Samuel Gompers is most recognized for:
 a. the invention of air brakes for trains.
  b. his role as an early union leader.
  c. invention of a steel manufacturing process.
  d. the development of refrigerated train cars.


livaneabi

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Reply #1 on: Jun 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. decreased layover times in ports.

Answer to Question 2

b. his role as an early union leader.


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maychende

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Reply #2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Correct answers!


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