From 1850 to 1880,what Was the Most Used Energy Resource

question 1

Multiple Choice

From 1850 to 1880,what was the most used energy resource in the United States?

• A) coal
• B) natural gas
• C) nuclear power
• D) petroleum (oil)
• E) wood

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