Which of the following was most responsible for the economic difficulties in the 1890s?
a. droughts and dust storms in the Western territories
b. perceived instability of the U.S. currency
c. over-speculation in the American stock market
Ans: b. perceived instability of the U.S. currency
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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