Recall the Application about the attempt to form a salt cartel in the 19th century to answer the following question(s).According to the Application, what created local salt monopolies in the early 19th century?
A. High transportation costs that prevented competition.
B. Government regulation.
C. Local labor unions in salt mines.
D. High taxes on salt that crossed state borders.
Answer: A
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