One cause of economic stagnation that plagued the new states was the
A) chronic balance-of-trade problem.
B) exodus of Spanish merchants and capital.
C) poor quality of Latin American exports.
D) drain of gold and silver as a result of foreign smuggling.
A
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A) consent in marriage: It was required by both parties. B) divorce: In fact, it was easier for women to obtain a divorce. C) legally: Men and women were considered equal. D) education: Both girls and boys were educated. E) They were never considered equal in any aspect.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following was true of industrial employment in the South in the late 1800s?
A) Wages were the same as in the North. B) Wages were around 30 percent higher than they were in the North. C) Poor white people were more likely to be employed by railroads than were African Americans. D) Black southerners dominated industrial employment. E) Southerners were more likely to be employed by railroads than were northerners.