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cmoore54

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The sharp decline in domestic freight costs during the antebellum period was primarily due to the introduction of:
 a. railroads.
  b. paved roads.
  c. clipper ships.
  d. canals and steamboats.

Question 2

During the Federal Bank Holiday ordered by President Roosevelt and the week that followed it,
 a. new supplies of gold were distributed to the banks.
  b. a national monetary commission was set up.
  c. the banks were inspected.
  d. actions were taken to take the US off the gold standard
  e. Both c and d are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

d. canals and steamboats.

Answer to Question 2

e. Both c and d are correct.





 

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