Assignment:
Question 1. Explain the impact of railroads on economic development.
Question 2. Explain the impact of steamboats on economic development
Question 3. Explain the impact of telegraphs on economic development
Question 4. What were the Corn Laws? How were they finally repealed? What were the major provisions of the Cobden-Chevalier (Anglo-France) Treaty?
Question 5. Give five detailed reasons for European return to protectionism.
Question 6. Describe the trade flows of the late nineteenth century. Describe the flows of international investments.
Question 7. Explain the benefits and drawbacks of the International Gold Standard.