World War I Caused the Suspension of the Gold Standard

question 16

Multiple Choice

World War I caused the suspension of the gold standard for fixed international exchange rates because the war:

• A) cost too much money.
• B) interrupted the free movement of gold.
• C) lasted too long.
• D) used gold as the main ingredient in armament plating.

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