During the nineteenth century, the basic nature of the U. S. economy underwent a dramatic transformation. Prior to the Civil War, the national economy largely consisted of regional markets based on light manufacturing and agriculture, but by the end of the century, widespread
industrialization irrevocably altered nearly all facets of the American landscape. Explosive economic growth came at a high cost, however, changing
the social, political, and physical composition of the country.
Which of the following phrases characterize the rise of corporate America and the emergence of a new industrial order during the late nineteenth
century? Check all that apply.

Lloyd’s of london was one of the first institutions to offer insurance to merchants and joint-trade companies. a major part of the insurance system involved people who agreed to take responsibility for the insured losses in return for a fee. what were these risk-takers known as? a. joint-stock companies b. investors c. underwriters d. merchants e. capitalists

The maya got water from which of the following sources?

During the 1920s, the federal reserve increased the money supply and kept interest rates very low, encouraging consumer spending and the brisk borrowing of money. business investment and the expansion of businesses grew rapidly during the 1920 to meet the needs of this huge consumer spending. however, during the crash of 1929, the federal reserve reversed its expansionary monetary policy and cut off the money supply by almost 30%, causing banks to not have enough currency on hand when depositors wanted their hard-earned money. after reading the prompt, what can you surmise happened next that contributed to the great depression? a) black tuesday b) collapse of banks c) high unemployment d) election of franklin d. roosevelt