What is true about the coins, shells, hides, and beads that have been used over time as currency? a.) they were usually found on island countries rather than in mainland-based countries. b.) they allowed the religious leaders to gain more wealth than their followers. c.) they were items of worth to the societies that used them. d.) they were always used by peasants rather than by the upper class.

How did the discovery of gold impact american indian territory in the 1870s? a. war broke out among american indian groups when warring chiefs signed new treaties with the government. b. war broke out when white settlers pressured the government to take the land from american indians. c. war broke out when white settlers pressured the government to let american indians keep their land. d. war broke out when white settlers tried to buy land from warring american indian groups.