What did the duke family open in north carolina in the 1870s? a lumber mill that became a giant in timber a textile factory that produced denim fabric a textile factory that produced knit hosiery a large-scale tobacco company in durham

The answer is: a large-scale tobacco company in Durham

It's the first tobacco company in united states that produced using advanced technology and nationwide advertising. At the time of its peak, the company control around 40% of tobacco market in united states. This mark the duke family status as one of the richest family in united states.

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by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.