When Did North Americans Enter the Era of Big Science

question 17

Multiple Choice

When did North Americans enter the era of big science and big technology?

• A) when the electric light bulb was invented
• B) when the automobile was invented
• C) when the atomic bomb was first used
• D) when the diesel engine was first used

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