In the North, what was the increase for the prices of goods during the Civil War?
A. 80 percent
B. 60 percent
C. 40 percent
D. 20 percent
Answer: A. 80 percent
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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What precipitated Alfred Nobel’s creation of the prizes given in his name?
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