Which of the following statements accurately characterizes American trade during the Revolutionary War?
a. The American colonies actively traded with France, Holland and Spain until 1778, when trade was hampered by British blockades.
b. British blockades hampered the trade activities of first Northern and later Southern ports.
c. American trade remained below pre-war levels.
d. Decreases in imports led to increases in domestic production of textiles, beer and other products.
e. Both b and c are correct.
Question 2
Which of the following is true?
a. Advertising on a national scale became a widely accepted practice, but only after the Civil War.
b. The first attempts at advertising on more than the local level were directed at consumers rather than retailers.
c. By 1920, advertising was a billion-dollar industry.
d. Only a and b are correct.
e. Only a and c are correct.
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