« previous next »

Author Question: In 1851 a journal editor wrote that this had become the great agent of civilization and progress, ... (Read 16 times)

student77

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
on: Jul 4, 2018
In 1851 a journal editor wrote that this had become the great agent of civilization and progress, the most powerful instrument for good the world has yet reached. What was he referring to?
 
  A) the locomotive
  B) Hydropathy
  C) American democracy
  D) The New York Stock Exchange
  E) Plantation slavery

Question 2

What was one of the advantages of the American system of manufacturing?
 
  A) Inventors would have more time to develop their inventions slowly.
  B) Manufacturers would have a convenient way of excluding outside investors.
  C) Foreigners would have no way of copying American machines.
  D) Damaged parts could be replaced easily.
  E) American craftsmen could demonstrate their skills to the British.


ttt030911

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 315
Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

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.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Chihuahua mix and purebred Great Dane Chihuahua mix and purebred Great Dane
Great Blue Lobelia Great Blue Lobelia
Reconstruction of the Great Lyre with Bull’s Head Reconstruction of the Great Lyre with Bull’s Head
The Great Ocean Conveyor The Great Ocean Conveyor
What is the strongest oxidizing agent of the following set: MnCl2, Mn(OH)3, MnO2, KMnO4? What is the strongest oxidizing agent of the following set: MnCl2, Mn(OH)3, MnO2, KMnO4?
Video: Neuron Structure Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library