During the 1700s and 1800s, the Primary Source of Energy

question 25

Multiple Choice

During the 1700s and 1800s, the primary source of energy in the United States was

• A)whale fat.
• B)wood.
• C)natural gas.
• D)coal.
• E)hydroelectric power.

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