When Did the Sterling-Based Gold Standard Begin to Unravel

question 126

Multiple Choice

When did the sterling-based gold standard begin to unravel?

• A) during World War I
• B) during World War II
• C) during the Civil War
• D) during the Napoleonic Wars

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