The Colonies as a Whole Had a Significant Commodity Import

question 2

Multiple Choice

The colonies as a whole had a significant commodity import deficit in their trade with England.The least important source of foreign exchange earnings to offset this trade deficit was

• A)insurance charges and merchant commissions.
• B)the sale of ships.
• C)the sale of colonial shipping services.
• D)payment for slaves.

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