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How was the telephone different from the telegraph?

A
The telephone allowed only delayed communication.
B
The telephone allowed for voice communication.
C
The telephone was generally used only in offices.
D
The telephone was generally used only by trained operators.
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Which of these statements best describes transportation within cities in the early 1800s?

A
People moved from place to place quickly, but their transportation options were limited.
B
People moved from place to place quickly, and transportation was accessible to all.
C
People moved from place to place slowly, but transportation was easy to access.
D
People moved from place to place slowly, and their transportation options were limited.
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What was the main reason that Carnegie invested in the Frick Coke Company?

A
He wanted to make sure he could always get fuel for his steel plant.
B
He thought he could help the company become profitable.
C
He wanted to invest in new technology.
D
He was interested in the coal business.
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Why did government officials allow monopolies to operate without strong regulations during the Gilded Age?

A
They believed monopolies were responsible for the growth of the economy.
B
They believed monopolies would keep competition alive.
C
They believed monopolies would treat their workers well.
D
They believed monopolies were the most successful way for businesses to make a profit.
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Which statement best summarizes what US manufacturing had accomplished by 1900?

A
US manufacturing had surpassed industrialized Britain, and the United States had become the world’s largest producer.
B
US manufacturing had surpassed industrialized China, and the United States had become the world’s largest producer.
C
US manufacturing had surpassed industrialized Russia, and the United States had become the world’s largest producer.
D
US manufacturing had surpassed industrialized Latin American countries, and the United States had become the world’s largest producer.

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