The economic status of the average American at the end of the Revolutionary War was
A) better than before the war.
B) probably worse than before the war.
C) about the same as before the war.
D) closely tied to international economic developments.
E) dependent on government assistance and subsidies.

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The Revolutionary War was long and costly, and it left the American economy severely affected with inflation, debt, and a weakened currency. Many Americans also lost their jobs and farms during the war, leading to an overall worse economic status than before the war. The postwar period was a time of economic hardship for most Americans.

The Economic Status of the Average American at the End