Amajor problem created by the rapid growth of american cities in the late 19th century was a) discarding mass amount of human and consumer waste. b) living in close proximity to large livestock and horses. c) inventing modes of communication in densely populated cities. d) finding ways of building tall buildings in tight urban spaces. 21) in approximately what decade did the urban population surpass the rural population in the united states? a) 1900s b) 1910s c) 1920s d) 1930s 22) the most important result of the spanish american war was that it a) spread democracy to latin america. b) secured a safe source of raw materials for us industry. c) guaranteed the independence of mexico from spanish control. eliminate d) set up a colonial empire for the u. s. and set the u. s. on the road to empire.

Background information: this is an article by will irvin, a correspondent for the new york tribune. irvin wrote this piece in april 1915, while reporting from the western front. at the time that irvin wrote this piece, the united states had declared neutrality in the war. boulogne, april 25. – the gaseous vapor which the germans used against the french divisions near ypres last thursday, contrary to the rules of the hague convention, introduces a new element into warfare. the attack of last thursday evening was preceded by the rising of a cloud of vapor, greenish gray and iridescent. that vapor settled to the ground like a swamp mist and drifted toward the french trenches on a brisk wind. its effect on the french was a violent nausea and faintness, followed by an utter collapse. it is believed that the germans, who charged in behind the vapor, met no resistance at all, the french at their front being virtually paralyzed. the effect of the noxious trench gas seems to be slow in wearing away. the men come out of their nausea in a state of utter collapse. some of the rescued have already died from the after effects. how many of the men left unconscious in the trenches when the french broke died from the fumes it is impossible to say, since those trenches were at once occupied by the germans. –will irvin, 1915 what were the effects of the poison gas, according to the reporter? a.) the french were victorious over the germans. b.) soldiers suffered from nausea and began to pass out, while some even died. c.) there were few effects, and the battle continued. d.) the gas was yellow and caused the men’s skin to blister.

Both the nervous and endocrine systems send electrical and chemical signals for internal communication. select the best answer from the choices provided t f

To reinforce your understanding of the early days of the great depression, take the perspective of president herbert hoover. from his perspective, write three to five sentences that develop and expand on the following topic sentence: i believe the best way to end the great depression is . .