Between 1821 and 1918, Why Was the International Monetary System

question 109

Multiple Choice

Between 1821 and 1918, why was the international monetary system also known as the sterling-based gold standard?

• A) economic dominance of the United Kingdom
• B) fluctuating gold value in the United States
• C) reliance on German banking systems
• D) expansion in the United States

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