Author Question: What statement best describes the colonial economic experience? a. The agricultural sector was ... (Read 59 times)

09madisonrousseau09 · **on:** Jun 30, 2018

What statement best describes the colonial economic experience?
a. The agricultural sector was initially a small portion of the economy, but quickly grew to be the largest sector.
b. By the time of the American Revolution, the U.S. colonial economy was larger than about 70 percent of other nation's economies.
c. The U.S. colonial economy was particularly hurt during the Seven Year's War.
d. Economic growth was irregular and averaged about 0.45 per year.

Question 2

On the eve of World War I, gains for unions included all of the following except:
a. substantial wage gains for members in some industries, including bituminous coal mining.
b. the establishment of insurance programs to compensate workers injured on the job.
c. political victories, including the elevation of the Department of Labor to cabinet-level status.
d. legal protection of the closed shop.

blazinlyss · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 30, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d. Economic growth was irregular and averaged about 0.45 per year.

Answer to Question 2

d. legal protection of the closed shop.