Question 10
why did the early united states struggle to maintain economic stability?
a
as working conditions in major industries continued to decline, the country experienced widespread strikes and boycotts that disrupted production.
b
due to a shortage of valuable natural resources, the country was reliant upon an underdeveloped manufacturing sector to achieve economic growth.
c
due to british efforts to discourage trade with its former north american colonies, the country was unable to gain access to foreign markets in which to sell goods it produced.
d
as the government under the articles of confederation had lacked the power to collect taxes, the country struggled to repay the debt amassed during its war for independence.