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Q1. In 1900 the United States produced \(262\) million tons of coal. Which of the following countries produced the least coal that year?

🔹 A. Britain

🔹 B. Germany

🔹 C. Mexico

🔹 D. Russia

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: A

Q2. If the United States had removed its import tariffs in 1900, which immediate effect would most likely have occurred?

🔹 A. A surge in domestic manufacturing output

🔹 B. A decline in foreign competition for U.S. goods

🔹 C. A rise in foreign imports reducing domestic market share

🔹 D. An increase in immigration rates

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: C

Q3. Which of the following statements best explains why the United States outran Britain in pig‑iron production by 1900?

🔹 A. U.S. had larger iron ore reserves

🔹 B. Britain focused on coal exports

🔹 C. U.S. used more labor‑intensive methods

🔹 D. Britain imposed higher tariffs on iron

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: A

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