The colonies as a whole had a significant commodity import ...

[leo leo]

The colonies as a whole had a significant commodity import deficit in their trade with England. The least important source of foreign exchange earnings to offset this trade deficit was:
 a. insurance charges and merchant commissions.
  b. the sale of ships.
  c. the sale of colonial shipping services.
  d. payment for slaves.

Question 2

All of the following groups benefited from immigration to the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th century except
 a. steamship companies
  b. mining companies
  c. manufacturing companies
  d. railroads
  e. All of the above benefited from immigration.

[kilada]

Answer to Question 1

d. payment for slaves.

Answer to Question 2

e. All of the above benefited from immigration.

[leo leo]

Great answer, keep it coming

[mammy1697]

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