Question 1
Which of the following is true concerning the 1776 battle for New York City?
a. Although the British won the battle, their army was demoralized by the number of casualties suffered.
b. Washington successfully defended New York City and demonstrated his abilities as a military tactician.
c. Due to mistakes made by Washington and his men, the city fell to the British.
d. Washington realized too late that he should have abandoned the city to the British without a fight.
Question 2
Which European nation lagged furthest behind in industrialization in 1870?
a. Germany
b. Belgium
c. The Netherlands
d. France
e. Russia