Without innovation in food production, the factories could not have grown so fast.
This is the answer because this fact is mentioned several times in the article.
Based on these lines from"the gorgon's head" by nathaniel hawthorne is an imperative sentence is: b. "be careful that they do not see you before you see them".
the "imperative" sentence is a command, so i think it's the answer b.
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They excerpt shows details because it over describes the situation that he is in
Answer: shows Steve's inner thoughts and fears.
Explanation: