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Until the mid-1800s, cities and towns kept their own time. For each of
them noon was the exact time when the Sun reached its highest point
in the sky. This meant that when the clocks in one town read exactly
12:00, the clocks in a town 50 miles to the east might have read 12:03.
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What was Hawaii's leading export in the late 1800s?
hawaii's leading export in the late 1800s was SUGAR.
Which was not an amusement that people enjoyed in the late 1800s or early 1900s?
Television was not an amusement that people enjoyed in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Televisions become commercially available in late 1920s, but they were rare. It wasn't until the 1950s that televisions started to gain popularity with the general public.
Why was there a rush of inventions in the late 1800s?
because there just was that's why there was a rush of inventions in the late 1800s
What created the greatest need for urban social programs during the late 1800s?
the influx of immigrants to industrial cities
Who were the rulers in japan from the 1100s to the late 1800s?
The rulers in Japan from the 1100s to the late 1800s were called the "Shoguns" :)
Why weren't the time zones created until the late 1800s?
Until long-distance communication developed, there really was no need to coordinate your local time with that of the next town, let alone with another continent.
When was From Four Until Late created?
From Four Until Late was created on 1937-06-19.
When was the first wrist watch created?
between late 1800s and early 1900s
Is it true or false that traditionally rudolph the red nose reindeer led the christmas parades back in the late 1800s?
No, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was not created until 1936.
What was created in the US government first attempt to exercise increase control and oversight over Americans businesses and industries in the late 1800s?
The Interstate Commerce Commission was created in attempt to increase control over American businesses in the late 1800s.
When was Wildwood built?
wildwood was always there it just was not recognized until the late 1800s when it introduced the world to the boardwalk.
When did Triangle Trade occur and end?
The Triangle Trade System was used from 1680 until the late 1800s.
What was the purpose of corporate shareholders trusts that were created in the US in the late 1800s?
to improve working conditions
What was the purpose of corporate shareholder That Were trusts in the US created in the late 1800s?
to improve working conditions
What was the purpose of corporate shareholder trust that were created in the US in the late 1800s?
to improve working conditions
How long after Hooke discovered cells did scientists discover that life is made of cells?
Not until the mid-to-late 1800s
What was Hawaii's leading export in the late 1800s?
hawaii's leading export in the late 1800s was SUGAR.
