What is the correct meaning of the word catapult. Mounting tension between England and the colonies helped catapult Washington's rank in the Continental Army. define
hamper
Improve
propel

Improve

Explanation:

Catapult generally means to improve something drastically or propel them to greater heights than before. In this scenario therefore, the relevant meaning would be to improve because a person's rank improves when they are given a higher rank.

General Washington had fought in the French and Indian War but due to British politics and the need to subjugate the Colonies, he was not given a position in the British army. As tensions rose between the British and the Colonies however, his rank in the Continental army improved due to his experience with warfare.

the service industry in the united states grew in the late 1800s. what was one effect of that growth?

the number of people with jobs in factories as unskilled workers decreased.

the number of people with jobs in factories as unskilled workers increased.

the middle class grew as people took jobs as clerks, lawyers, and teachers.

the middle class shrank as people left jobs as clerks, lawyers, and teachers.