Explain the impact of steamships on economic development.

Each question need at least 250 words.

1. Explain the impact of steamships on economic development.

2. Explain the impact of railroads on economic development.

3. Explain the impact of telegraphs on economic development

4. What were the Corn Laws? How were they finally repealed? What were the major provisions of the Cobden-Chevalier (Anglo-France) Treaty?

5. Give five detailed reasons for European return to protectionism.

6. Describe the trade flows of the late nineteenth century. Describe the flows of international investments.

7. Explain the benefits and drawbacks of the International Gold Standard.