The post-Civil War West can best be described as a land of
A. shattering economic busts
B. relatively consistent economic growth.
C. unprecedented booms and devastating busts.
D. explosive economic growth.
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a) the Qing dynasty b) Western science and technology c) Western political practices d) Educated Chinese