During the 100 years before the Revolutionary war, shipping costs were reduced by nearly
A) 10 percent.
B) 25 percent.
C) 50 percent.
D) 70 percent.
E) Shipping costs increased during that period.

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Shipping costs were reduced by nearly 50 percent during the 100 years before the Revolutionary War, due to improvements in ship design and navigation techniques, which made shipping more efficient and reduced the cost of transporting goods over long distances.

During the 100 Years Before the Revolutionary War, Shipping Costs