From colonial times into the early 20th century a majority of americans lived in the countryside and worked on farms. A dramatic expansion in farming took place from 1860 yo 1910. The number of farms tripled from two million in 1860 to 6 million in 1905. The number of people living on farms grew from about 10 million in 1860 to 22 million in 1880 to 31 million in 1905.
This means that the <em>cities at the end of the 19th century</em> were large because of the rural life. Although the eastern image of farm life on the prairies emphasizes the isolation of the lonely farmer and farm life, in reality rural folk created a rich social life for themselves.
Answer: B) Latin
Explanation:
The Roman Empire ruled the Middle East in the 4th century BC, and Latin was the officially recognized language.
Although Greek, Aramaic, Syriac and other mid-eastern languages were used, the Roman Emire as the ruling power used Latin for official business even in conquered territories.
Consumers benefit from perfect competition because the produce they are buying slowly drops in price. When two companies fight and try to get the most sales they tend to lower their prices so that more people will go to them instead of the competition.
Answer:
Diary or personal account that was written during the time of the event, etc.
Explanation:
Without a set of options in front of me, my best guess would be something along the lines of my above answer. Primary sources are typically diaries, legal codes, and other firsthand accounts/sources of information. They typically provide the most accurate account of the event that occurred because they have not been interpreted further by any other people.
Answer:
military revolution in which cannon, muskets, and commoner foot soldiers became the mainstays of European armies. Armies grew in size, and most European states maintained standing armies.
