The factors that have motivated countries to pursue free trade policies include increased access to higher-quality, lower priced goods. Free trade also allows more growth, increases efficiency and innovation, drives, competition, and promotes fairness. The answer is B.
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The correct answer is A lasting impact of more than 350 years
Explanation:
Slavery was a common practice in America during the colonization process as colonizers used slaves in crops, mines, etc. to obtain profit. It is estimated first African slaves were taken in the 16th century to the continent and this practice was legal in many territories for decades.
Moreover, slavery had a long-lasting impact that can be seen even today; this includes the fact African people had a great cultural influence on societies in all the continent, and even now this influence exists in areas such as art, music, politics, etc.; the practice of slavery triggered a need for civil rights and equality; and it caused social conflicts including wars such as the Civil War. Therefore, this practice had a lasting impact of more than 350 years or from its beginnings to nowadays.
Thanks to Eli Whitney, by 1824 the U.S. had adopted the concept of interchangeable parts. He was most known for his advocacy of cotton gin and interchangeable parts, and thus helped the American economy immensely.