Why did German traders support the removal of customs barriers?
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Correct answer: Because customs barriers made trade more expensive and slower
Before economic unification, internal customs duties and border inspections increased the cost of transporting goods and delayed commercial transactions. German traders therefore favoured removing these barriers and creating a larger unified market. Option A is correct because it states both major disadvantages. Options B and C oppose traders’ economic interests, while D ignores the advantage of a common market and freer internal trade.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because customs barriers made trade more expensive and slower
Why is this the correct answer?
Before economic unification, internal customs duties and border inspections increased the cost of transporting goods and delayed commercial transactions. German traders therefore favoured removing these barriers and creating a larger unified market. Option A is correct because it states both major disadvantages. Options B and C oppose traders’ economic interests, while D ignores the advantage of a common market and freer internal trade.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Nationalism in Europe (Aristocracy, New Middle Class, Liberal Nationalism).
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