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Anajune7

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Immediately after World War II, the United States focused on reducing trade barriers around the world because U.S. policymakers _____.
 
  a. saw the negative effects of protectionism during the Great Depression
  b. wanted to make it easier for American businesses to buy factories in East Asia
  c. believed that protectionism was one of the main causes of international warfare
  d. thought that opening trade with communist countries would help them see the benefits of capitalism

Question 2

In 1960, wealthy countries felt in control of their economic destinies, partly because these countries _____________.
 
  . manufactured most of the items that their citizens bought
  b. created complex supply chains that involved other nations
  c. cracked down on labor movements in manufacturing sectors
  d. imported vast quantities of inexpensive goods manufactured abroad



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: a



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