What Triggered Growing Interest in Oil During the Early 20^th

question 38

Multiple Choice

What triggered growing interest in oil during the early 20^th century?

• A) The growing number of automobiles in the United States.
• B) The invention of the airplane.
• C) The growing dependence of the West on electricity.
• D) The shift from coal to oil as a fuel for naval vessels.

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