<em>C. </em>Catherine the Great was the russian tsar that transformed the royal residence in St. Petersburg, the Hermitage, into a center of culture, painting, and the performing arts.
He bought and sold slaves and then lamented the degrading impact of slavery on white morals. He lived beyond his means, indulged himself in imported wines and furniture, and then sold away slaves to cover his debts while celebrating the moral clarity.
<span>provided a tough, versatile building material for industry...steel
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<span>moving pieces, quickened production....assembly line
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<span>forced the U.S. to produce goods once imported from England...war
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<span>interchangeable, increased efficient production...standardized parts</span><span>
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