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big1devin

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What was not a problem with using commodity money in the US colonies prior to 1700?
 a. Very few people were willing to accept commodities as payment.
  b. Commodity spoilage rates were high.
  c. Controlling the quality of payments made with commodities.
  d. High storage costs of commodities.

Question 2

Which of the following was not a major factor in explaining the decline of death rates in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th century?
 a. urbanization
  b. improvements in sanitation
  c. improvements in medical treatments
  d. Both a and c are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

a. Very few people were willing to accept commodities as payment.

Answer to Question 2

d. Both a and c are correct.



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