Answer:
1.) (B)
2.) Schools found out that the segregation of public schools was a violation of the 14th amendment, so they had to desegregate schools. (A)
 
        
             
        
        
        
William Pitt<span> was British secretary of state during the </span>French and Indian War<span> and later served as Prime Minister of Great Britain. Named secretary of state in 1757, </span>Pitt<span> resolved to commit whatever resources were necessary to defeat the </span>French<span> in North America and on the European continent.</span>
        
             
        
        
        
<span>In Europe during the year 1914, two big alliances opposing
each other were formed. Ultimately these two alliances were responsible for the
starting of World War I. The two alliances were The Triple alliance and The Triple
Entente. The Triple Alliance was formed between the countries Germany, Austria-Hungary
and Italy. The Triple Entente was formed between the countries France, Great
Britain and Russia. Germany was a country that joined the Triple Alliance in
the later parts. These alliances were formed to protect each other if attacked
by the other alliance.  </span>
        
             
        
        
        
The correct answer is: "railroads".
Railroads flourished during the 19th century and enabled to travel long in-land distances much quicker than before. They were also one of the main factors that triggered the industrial revolution, as quick transportation reduced production costs and brought important efficiency gains for industries, for instance, in coal mining, and contributed to the development of mass production systems.