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Eighteenth century declines in Atlantic and Caribbean shipping costs were due to:
 a. the reduction in armaments on commercial vessels.
  b. decreased crew sizes.
  c. falling insurance rates.
  d. reduced layover times in ports.
  e. All of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following is most accurate about the period between the Civil War and World War I?
 a. An increasing share of the U.S. population lived in rural areas.
  b. Unions pursued strategies of peaceful negotiation with employers.
  c. The average number of hours of work increased significantly during the period.
  d. The difference between male and female wages decreased.


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Jsherida

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

e. All of the above.

Answer to Question 2

d. The difference between male and female wages decreased.


FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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