Which of the Following Innovations Enabled the British to Overcame

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following innovations enabled the British to overcame American maritime supremacy over the course of the 19^th century?

• A) the clipper ship
• B) the diesel engine
• C) iron hulls
• D) cotton sails

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