26 January 2012, 6:28 pm
1. Conspicuous consumption meant that people a. hid their wealth. b. donated most of their savings anonymously. c. saved all their money. d. spent money freely to show their wealth. 2. Architects were able to build skyscrapers because a. new masonry was designed to be sturdier. b. of new flooring techniques. c. cement became cheaper. d. supportive steel frames were developed. 3. Factory workers were considered certified professionals. Is that true? ^ 4. Later in his life, Scott Joplin created a popular opera performance. Is that true?^ 5. The first professional baseball team, which began playing in 1869, was the a. Indianapolis Clowns. b. Pittsburgh Pirates. c. Cincinnati Red Stockings. d. Brooklyn Dodgers. 6. How did newspaper publishers try to appeal to readers? a. By offering their newspapers free of charge b. By using expensive advertisement and marketing strategies c. By making up false news stories d. By running sensational news stories... Read More »
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