What Most Accurately Describes the U

question 17

Multiple Choice

What most accurately describes the U.S. balance of payments?

• A) From 1850-1873 the U.S. had an unfavorable balance of payments, but exports exceeded imports from 1873-1919.
• B) The U.S. had an unfavorable balance of payments from 1850-1919.
• C) Exports exceeded imports from 1850-1919.
• D) The U.S. had a favorable balance of payments from 1874 until World War I. During the war U.S. imports exceeded imports.

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