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nelaaney

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The Continental Congress faced several constraints in its effort to finance the Revolutionary War. The largest source of funds for the War was:
 a. excise taxes.
  b. domestic bond sales.
  c. borrowing from foreign powers, such as France.
  d. printing money.

Question 2

What most accurately describes the US tariff policy between 1850 and 1910?
 a. The US was strongly committed to free trade throughout the period.
  b. The US became more protectionist during the Civil War and the level of tariffs remained high through 1910.
  c. The US had very high tariff barriers at the beginning of this period, but lowered them consistently throughout this period.


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voltaire123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d. printing money.

Answer to Question 2

b. The US became more protectionist during the Civil War and the level of tariffs remained high into the beginning of the 20th century.


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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