The Widespread Use of the Sewing Machine in the 1850s

question 85

True/False

The widespread use of the sewing machine in the 1850s made life easier for seamstresses.

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Definitions:

Hard Liquor

Distilled beverages with a higher alcohol content than beer or wine, including spirits such as whisky, vodka, and rum.

Diuretic

A substance that promotes the production of urine, helping to remove excess fluids from the body.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

The mixture of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, and the smoke exhaled by the smoker, also known as secondhand smoke.

Caffeine

A stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and some medications, known for its ability to enhance alertness and reduce feelings of fatigue.