Author Question: The largest productivity gains in colonial shipping were from: a. decreased layover times in ports. ... (Read 154 times)

maychende

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Answer to Question 1

a. decreased layover times in ports.

Answer to Question 2

b. his role as an early union leader.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Did you know?

Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.

Did you know?

Nearly all drugs pass into human breast milk. How often a drug is taken influences the amount of drug that will pass into the milk. Medications taken 30 to 60 minutes before breastfeeding are likely to be at peak blood levels when the baby is nursing.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library