In the late 18th century, England:
a. passed laws prohibiting the export of new industrial machinery.
b. tried to discourage labor pirating.
c. was the second largest producer of manufactured goods in the world.
d. successfully prevented technology transfer to the U.S.
e. Both a and b are correct.
Question 2
Which of the following statements best describes real per capita GDP in the US between 1929 and 1959?
a. It was a period of consistent increase.
b. It was lower at the end of the period than the beginning because of the Great Depression.
c. Although it was erratic in the early part of this period during the Great Depression, it increased consistently after World War II.
d. It grew the most during World War II.