Which of the Following Was Not Among the Nation's Four

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not among the nation's four leading industries measured by value added in manufacturing by 1860?

• A)cotton textiles
• B)floor milling
• C)lumber products
• D)boots and shoes
• E)iron and steel

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