Which One of the Following Was a Basic Economic Conflict

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following was a basic economic conflict between the North and the South in the years preceding the Civil War?

• A)The North opposed the high protective tariffs the South supported to protect its manufactured goods.
• B)The South opposed the high protective tariffs the North supported to protect its manufactured goods.
• C)The North demanded the abolition of slavery.
• D)The North opposed the building of a transcontinental railroad.

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Office Supplies

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Petty Cash

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Cash Over and Short

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