The Discovery of Petroleum, Mass Production Techniques, Steel, and the Steam

question 3

Multiple Choice

The discovery of petroleum, mass production techniques, steel, and the steam engine were all events that marked the rough beginning of:

• A) Information Age.
• B) The hunter/gatherer period
• C) The Industrial Revolution
• D) The 20^th century.

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Definitions:

Deductive Arguments

A form of reasoning where the conclusion is logically derived from premises; if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.

Inductive Arguments

Reasoning that moves from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories, often involving probability rather than certainty.

Cause of Action

A set of facts sufficient to justify a right to sue to obtain money, property, or the enforcement of a right against another party.

Argument from Design

A philosophical argument for the existence of God, suggesting that the complexity of the universe demonstrates the presence of a designer.