What Were the Reasons for Selecting the U

question 49

Essay

What were the reasons for selecting the U.S. dollar as the currency to which the other 43 countries agreed to peg their currencies as part of the Bretton Woods System?

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Definitions:

Topical Corticosteroids

Anti-inflammatory medications applied to the skin to treat a variety of conditions, including eczema and psoriasis.

Wood Lamp

A diagnostic tool that uses ultraviolet light to examine the skin for bacterial or fungal infections and other skin conditions.

Tinea Capitis

A fungal infection of the scalp, commonly known as ringworm, which typically results in scaly patches, itching, and hair loss.

Fungus

A kingdom of organisms that includes yeast, molds, and mushrooms; they absorb nutrients from organic matter.