How does the different types of resources affect the development process in points​

What are objects called that have value in and of themselves as well as value as a means of exchange? custom commodity money currency simple money

The platt amendment of 1901 forbade cuba from entering into any treaties that would allow undue foreign involvement in cuban affairs. this law was passed after the spanish-american war to make sure that european nations weren’t going to get involved with cuba. 1, why might the platt amendment be considered ironic? 2, what reasons would the united states have for not wanting european influence in cuba?

Why was new orleans destined to be the center of slave trade in the southern united states