Rivera's largest mural portrayed the history of Mexico. He died before he could finish it.

Rivera's largest mural portrayed the history of Mexico, but he died before he could finish it.

Rivera's largest mural, which he died before finishing, portrayed the history of Mexico.

Rivera's largest mural portrayed the history of Mexico, so he died before he could finish it.

Rivera died before he could finish his largest mural about the history of Mexico.

The Romans were already using hoists, or lifting platforms, in the first century B.C. We think of the elevator, or lift, as a fairly recent invention.

Although we think of the elevator as a fairly recent invention, the Romans were already using hoists in the first century B.C.

Because the Romans were already using hoists in the first century B.C., we think of the elevator as a fairly recent invention.

The Romans were already using hoists in the first century B.C, and we think of the elevator as a fairly recent invention.

Since we think of the elevator as a fairly recent invention, the Romans were already using hoists in the first century B.C.

In the early nineteenth century, steam power was used for lifts, although lifts had been previously run by human, animal, or water power.

In the early nineteenth century, steam power was used for lifts, which were previously run by human, animal, or water power.

In the early nineteenth century, steam power was used for lifts, since lifts had been previously run by human, animal, or water power.

Steam power was eventually used for lifts, although lifts had been previously run by human, animal, or water power.

In the early nineteenth century, steam power was used for lifts instead of using human, animal, or water power.

Elevator machines in operation before the 1850s were mainly for hoisting freight because the ropes used on lifts, or elevators, broke easily.

Because the ropes used on lifts broke easily, elevator machines in operation before the 1850s were mainly for hoisting freight.

Before the 1850s, elevator machines were mainly for hoisting freight because the ropes used on lifts, or elevators, broke easily.

Elevator machines were mainly used for hoisting freight in the 1850s because the ropes used on them broke easily.

For hoisting freight, people in the 1850s used lifts with ropes that broke easily.

Passengers could use elevators safely. An important development in 1853 guaranteed this.

An important development in 1853 guaranteed that passengers could use elevators safely.

Guaranteeing that passengers could use elevators safely, an important development was made in 1853.

Passengers could use elevators safely in spite of an important development in 1853.

When passengers could use elevators safely in 1853, there was an important development.

That year, Elisha Otis introduced a safety hoist. It was an elevator with an automatic safety device.

Elisha Otis introduced the safety hoist, which was an elevator with an automatic safety device.

Elisha Otis introduced the safety hoist, also known as an elevator with an automatic safety device.

Because of an elevator with an automatic safety device, Elisha Otis introduced a safety hoist.

To introduce the safety hoist, Elisha Otis made an elevator with an automatic safety device.

At a public show, Otis demonstrated how the device worked by preventing an elevator from falling.

At a public show, Otis demonstrated how the device prevented an elevator from falling.

Otis demonstrated at a public show that the device worked and kept elevators from falling.

To keep an elevator from falling, Otis demonstrated how the device worked.

Otis demonstrated how the device worked at a public show by preventing an elevator from falling.

A hoist lifted Otis high above the ground. Then he asked someone to cut the lifting rope.

After a hoist lifted Otis high above the ground, he asked someone to cut the lifting rope.

A hoist listed Otis high above the ground, but he asked someone to cut the lifting rope.

When he asked someone to cut the lifting rope, a hoist lifted Otis high above the ground.

Lifted high above the ground, Otis asked someone to cut the lifting rope.

The rope was cut. Clamps grabbed the elevator platform guide rails.

When the rope was cut, clamps grabbed the elevator platform guide rails.

Even though the rope was cut, clamps grabbed the elevator platform guide rails.

Because clamps grabbed the elevator platform guide rails, the rope was cut.

When clamps grabbed the elevator platform guide rails, the rope was cut.

People present at the demonstration of the elevator were astonished that it did not fall.

People present at the demonstration were astonished that the elevator did not fall.

Because it did not fall, people present at the demonstration of the elevator were astonished.

When it did not fall, people present at the demonstration of the elevator were astonished.

People present at the demonstration of the elevator were expecting it to fall and were astonished when it did not fall.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was completed in 1827. Baltimore grew rapidly in the following years.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was completed in 1827, and Baltimore grew rapidly in the following years.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was completed in 1827 because Baltimore grew rapidly in the following years.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was completed in 1827, but Baltimore grew rapidly in the following years.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was completed in 1827, for Baltimore grew rapidly in the following years.

Baltimore's port opens to the sea through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, and Baltimore's port also opens to the sea through Chesapeake Bay.

Baltimore's port opens to the sea through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and the Chesapeake Bay.

Balitmore's port opens to the sea through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, and there is a port in the Chesapeake Bay.

Through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and through the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore's port opens to the sea.

Baltimore's port is in the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and also in the Chesapeake Bay.

Visitors to Baltimore admire its harbor. They also explore its historical sites.

Visitors to Baltimore admire its harbor and explore its historical sites.

Visitors to Baltimore admire its harbor but explore its historical sites.

Visitors to Baltimore admire its harbor, so they explore its historical sites.

Visitors to Baltimore admire its harbor, for they explore its historical sites.

Although few people are aware of this fact, the original fifteen-star flag now in the Smithsonian Institution was sewn in Baltimore by Mary Young Pickersgill.

Few people are aware that the original fifteen-star flag now in the Smithsonian Institution was sewn in Baltimore by Mary Young Pickersgill.

Few people are aware that the original fifteen-star flag that is now in the Smithsonian Institution was sewn in Baltimore by Mary Young Pickersgill.

The original fifteen-star flag now in the Smithsonian Institution was sewn in Baltimore by Mary Young Pickersgill, although few people are aware of this.

In Baltimore by Mary Young Pickersgill, the original fifteen-star flag now in the Smithsonian Institution was sewn.

Visitors to the city should recognize another fact. Baltimore has a great literary tradition.

Visitors to Baltimore should also recognize that the city has a great literary tradition.

Visitors to the city should recognize the fact that Baltimore has a great literary tradition.

Visitors to Baltimore should recognize the fact that the city of Baltimore has a great literary tradition.

Visitors to the city should recognize that the literary tradition in Baltimore is great.

The poet Edgar Allan Poe lived in Baltimore and wrote the poem "The Raven."

Edgar Allan Poe, the poet who wrote "The Raven," lived in Baltimore.

Having lived in Baltimore, Edgar Allan Poe wrote "The Raven."

Because he is the poet of "The Raven," Edgar Allan Poe lived in Baltimore.

"The Raven" was written by Edgar Allan Poe, who lived in Baltimore and wrote poetry.

The famous essayist H. L. Mencken lived in Baltimore. He described it in glowing terms as an especially civilized city.

The famous essayist H.L. Mencken, who lived in Baltimore, described it in glowing terms as an especially civilized city.

The famous essayist H. L. Mencken lived in Baltimore, and he described it in glowing terms as an especially civilized city.

The famous essayist H. L. Mencken lived in Baltimore, but he described it in glowing terms as an especially civilized city.

H.L. Mencken, the famous essayist, described Baltimore in glowing terms as an especially civilized city because he lived there.

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Diego Rivera created large, bold murals. His work revived Latin American fresco painting.

Diego Rivera created Latin American fresco painting.

Diego Rivera created large, bold murals and revived Latin American fresco painting.

Diego Rivera created large, bold murals but revived Latin American fresco painting.

Although he revived Latin American fresco painting, Diego Rivera created murals.

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Rivera studied painting in Europe between 1907 and 1921. He became friends with famous artists there.

Rivera became friends with famous artists while studying painting in Europe between 1907 and 1921.

Rivera became friends with famous artists between 1907 and 1921.

Even though Rivera studied painting in Europe, he became friends with famous artists.

Rivera studied famous artists in Europe between 1907 and 1921.

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The bold colors used by some European painters influenced him, but Rivera did not develop his own style of painting until he returned to Mexico from Europe.

Although the bold colors used by some European painters influenced him, Rivera did not develop his own style of painting until he returned to Mexico from Europe.

The bold colors used by some European painters influenced him, but Rivera did not develop his own style until he returned to Mexico.

The bold colors used by some European painters influenced Rivera, but he did not develop his own style of painting until he returned to Mexico.

Rivera was influenced by European painters and did not develop his own style until he returned to Mexico.

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Rivera wanted to create a new art based on national themes. David Alfaro Siqueiros, another Mexican artist, also wanted to create a new art based on national themes.

Rivera wanted to create a new art based on national themes, as did David Alfaro Siqueiros, another Mexican artist.

Just like Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros wanted to create a new art based on national themes.

Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros, another Mexican artist, both wanted to create a new art based on national themes.

Rivera wanted to create a new Mexican art.

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Rivera believed that art should be available to all people. He began painting murals on public buildings

Rivera believed that art should be available to all people, but he began painting murals on public buildings.

Although Rivera believed that art should be available to all people, he began painting murals on public buildings.

Rivera believed that art should be available to all people, so he began painting murals on public buildings.

Rivera believed that art should be available to all people, yet he began painting murals on public buildings.

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His murals depict farmers, factory workers, American Indians, and Spanish soldiers. Many relate to Mexican history.

Many of his murals, which depict farmers, factory workers, American Indians, and Spanish soldiers, relate to Mexican history.

Many murals that depict farmers, factory workers, American Indians, and Spanish soldiers relate to Mexican history.

Many murals that relate to Mexican history also depict farmers, factory workers, American Indians, and Spanish solders.

Farmers, factory workers, American Indians, and Spanish soldiers relate to the history of Mexican murals.

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The traditions of native Mexican artists can be seen in much of Rivera's work. The designs of native Mexican artists can be seen in much of Rivera's work.

Although the traditions of native Mexican artists can be seen in much of Rivera's work, so can their designs.

The designs and traditions of native Mexican artists cannot be seen in much of Rivera's work.

The traditions and designs of native Mexican artists can be seen in much of Rivera's work.

Because the traditions of native Mexican artists can be seen in much of Rivera's work, their designs can too.

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