-What Does the Architecture and Design of the 1853 Crystal

question 21

Multiple Choice

-What does the architecture and design of the 1853 Crystal Palace at New York City's "Exhibition of the Industry of the World" reveal about American progress?

• A) The building reflected the ideals of Manifest Destiny.
• B) The building was constructed with both free and slave labor.
• C) The cast-iron and glass structure reflected the latest trends in architecture and construction.
• D) The materials used to construct the building came from both the North and the South.

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