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leo leo

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Robert Fulton is most recognized for
 a. inventing of the cotton gin.
  b. building the first steamboat.
  c. being one of the primary advocates of the abolition movement.
  d. developing the technology to power railroad engines.

Question 2

Britain's departure from the gold standard in September 1931 ____ bank closures in the United States because ____.
 a. decreased, the British decided to invest their gold in the U.S
  b. increased, anyone who wanted gold had to withdraw it from U.S. banks
  c. decreased, Britain could now follow expansionary monetary policies at home
  d. increased, people realized that the United States was about to bail out Britain with large loans



angrybirds13579

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Answer to Question 1

b. building the first steamboat.

Answer to Question 2

b. increased, anyone who wanted gold had to withdraw it from U.S. banks.



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