Political right, the answer is D
The correct answer is: "The limited access to currency stifled business growth."
When the money supply is limited, there is scarcity in the money market and the interest rate (the price of money) rises. Therefore, through this price adjustment, equilibrum is reached in the market again.
High interest rates disincentivate investment because<u> borrowing funds to finance new projects has become relatively more expensive. Therefore, businesses will not conduct expansion policies</u> under this scenario.
The immigrants who came to the United States of America between the years 1820 and 1860 changed the character of the country because they brought with them their own culture and values. This started mixing with the already present culture and values and gave birth to a new character to the country. Among the immigrants were several Irish and German people.