This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Why did the American colonies become less dependent on Europe for manufactured goods during the ... (Read 68 times)

nmorano1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 598

Question 1

Which non-native, imported product allowed Irish peasants to survive on the small plots of land left to them by English landlords?
 
  a. Fish
  b. Tomatoes
  c. Wheat
  d. Rice
  e. Potatoes

Question 2

Why did the American colonies become less dependent on Europe for manufactured goods during the eighteenth century?
 
  a. Parliament encouraged such independence by placing severe restrictions on the quantity and type ofEuropean goods that could be imported.
 b. Many colonies encouraged the development of colonial industries by enacting protective tariffs.
  c. The American colonies were able to get such items more cheaply from Asia and Africa.
  d. The increased demand for goods that accompanied the growth of the colonial population encouraged thedevelopment of colonial manufacturing enterprises.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Kaytorgator

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345



 

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library