Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the greatest increase in "<span>A) air pollution," since in fact coal when burned is one of the worst pollutants. </span>
It was "B. General William T. Sherman" who famously said that freed slaves should be given “40 acres and mule” so they could become independent farmers, although this idea had been floated by others as well.
In addition to its strategic military importance, the Golan Heights is an important water resource, especially at the higher elevations, which are snow-covered in the winter and help sustain baseflow for rivers and springs during the dry season