Question

To deal with a wartime economic crisis in 1779, Congress urged states to: a. seek loans from friendly European governments. b. allow the free market to operate without regulation. c. adopt measures to fix wages and prices. d. raise taxes on the wealthy. e. establish food banks to distribute food to the needy.

Answer 1

C. adopt measures to fix wages and prices.

Step-by-step explanation:

Between 1775 - 1783, the thirteen (13) colonies in Congress warred against the British because of its lack of colonial representation and the objection of the British to the direct taxation method introduced by the parliament. This war was known as the American revolutionary war or American war of independence.

Consequently, this war resulted in a deep economic crisis and inflation for the people of America.

To deal with this wartime economic crisis in 1779, Congress urged states to adopt measures to fix wages and prices such as refusal to issue continental dollars but resort to the issuing of tax adjustment notes, loan office certificates, warrants, quartermaster notes, etc.