Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Attitude of Many

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best captures the attitude of many antebellum Americans about technology?

• A) They believed that technology was democratic and would help everyone.
• B) They believed that technology was a force for positive change.
• C) They believed that technology was God's chosen instrument of progress.
• D) They believed that technology would help to make up for a labor shortage.
• E) All of these choices

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Definitions:

365-Day Year

A calendar method that assumes each year has 365 days for the purpose of interest calculation, ignoring leap years.

Milling Machine

A tool used in machining processes for shaping metal and other solid materials, utilizing rotary cutters to remove material.

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Interest calculated only on the principal amount, not on the interest that accrues over time.

360-Day Year

An artificial accounting period used in finance that simplifies the calculation of interest by assuming each month has 30 days, resulting in a calendar year of 360 days.