The Growth of Industry and the Factory System in the United

question 24

Multiple Choice

The growth of industry and the factory system in the United States was slowed by

• A) the high price of land.
• B) the scarcity of labor.
• C) limited investment capital.
• D) a small domestic market.
• E) the lack of a patent system to protect inventions.

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Definitions:

Death

The cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism, marking the end of life.

Days

Units of time equivalent to 24 hours, representing the approximate period it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.

Sleep

A naturally occurring condition of the mind and body where consciousness is altered, sensory activities are largely reduced, and almost all voluntary muscles are inhibited.

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours, affecting various physiological processes in living organisms.