<span>Soon after gaining independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico opened its northern coastal region of California to foreign trade. American vessels from the east were soon engaged in lucrative commerce with the Californios, Californians of Spanish or Mexican descent. Offering such necessities as cooking utensils and boots, as well as luxuries such as brandy, the Americans reaped profits of 200 to 300 percent. In exchange, the Californios exported cowhides produced on their vast coastal ranches.</span>
President Reagan believed that more jobs would be created through deregulation, which meant. removing rules and laws that govern ...
Both a and c are correct, however I think that A would be the most correct answer in this case.
I think it is B. Fait money only has value as a medium of exchange but idk put it and see if im right I researched it and got that so let me know if im right :)