If the Timeline of Human History Was Represented by a Calendar

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the timeline of human history was represented by a calendar year, industrialized living would appear

• A)in the last week of July.
• B)on the morning of October 1.
• C)about mid-November.
• D)in the afternoon of December 31.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A type of tax charged on specific goods, services, and activities, often included in the price of products like alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline.

Triangle Shirtwaist Company

A garment factory in New York City where a devastating fire in 1911 killed 146 workers, leading to significant labor and safety reforms.

Locked Doors

A metaphorical or literal term referring to barriers to access, security, or privacy.

John Muir

An influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.