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The answer is B. The correct answer for Pierre Michaux & Pierre Lallement is (B) added pedals. The script says, "in Paris, an important development to the velocipede was the addition of pedals. This happened in the workshop of Pierre Michaux, but to this day it cannot certainly be said whether he or his employee Pierre Lallement is entitled to the credit." This directly states that both Michaux and Lallement were responsible for the important achievement of adding pedals to the velocipede.

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in Paris, an important development to the velocipede was the addition of pedals. This happened in the workshop of Pierre Michaux, but to this day it cannot certainly be said whether he or his employee Pierre Lallement is entitled to the credit.

The answer is C. James Starley's achievement is (C) invented a bicycle that was copied and adapted. According to the passage: "James Starley of Coventry introduced the Ariel in 1871, a high-wheeled bicycle with wire spokes that was copied for two decades." This demonstrates that his invention served as the model for many subsequent bicycles.

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James Starley of Coventry introduced the Ariel in 1871, a high-wheeled bicycle with wire spokes that was copied for two decades.

The answer is E. Albert A. Pope was the first American bicycle manufacturer. The script reads: "Albert A. Pope became the first American bicycle manufacturer. In 1878 he began manufacturing bicycles under the trade name 'Columbia' in Connecticut." This shows exactly that he was the first to manufacture bicycles in America, so (E) is correct.

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Albert A. Pope became the first American bicycle manufacturer. In 1878 he began manufacturing bicycles under the trade name “Columbia” in Connecticut.

The answer is G. John Dunlop's achievement is (G) invented a new kind of tyre. The relevant part of the script says: "Soon after, John Dunlop patented an air-filled tyre." This indicates his invention was a new, air-filled type of tyre for bicycles.

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Soon after, John Dunlop patented an air-filled tyre.