How were people who lived far away from the big cities able to stay up with
current fashions and trends?

The Internet

Explanation:

You don't need to be in a city full of other people that are up with current fashions and trends. Looking on Google to see the latest trends and fashions is a way to see if you're not by a big city.

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lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

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