One Feature of the American Economy That Strained the Relationship

question 94

Multiple Choice

One feature of the American economy that strained the relationship between the colonies and Britain was the

• A) British demand to halt the importation of slaves.
• B) growing desire of Americans to trade with other nations in addition to Britain.
• C) lack of any British regulations regarding trade with foreign nations.
• D) British rejection of the Molasses Act.
• E) the Americans' unwillingness to trade with the French West Indies.

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Definitions:

Set Prices

The act of determining the selling cost of goods or services, usually by the manufacturer or by agreement among sellers.

Monopoly Power

The ability to control price and drive competitors out of the market.

Economic Power

The capacity of an entity or country to influence or control economic activities through financial means, production capabilities, or market control.

Limit Production

A strategy or policy implemented to restrict the quantity of goods produced, often to maintain prices or conserve resources.