0 Why did government officials allow monopolies to operate without strong regulations during the Gilded Age?
• They believed monopolies would keep competition alive.
They believed monopolies were responsible for the growth of the economy.
• They believed monopolies would treat their workers well.
They believed monopolies were the
most successful way for businesses to make
a profit.

the answer is a) the proclamation of 1763.

the answer is: must pay taxes on profits

since it is considered as a part of your income, profits from investments is eligible for tax payment.

the tax from your investment could be influenced by how long you decided to sell it. united states promotes keeping your investment for long term period. so, the tax rate for investments that you sell in less than one year is typically higher compared to investments that you sell in more than one year period.