Which of the following was a key reason for the U.S. support of the Bretton Woods System?
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Correct answer: It ensured a global market for American exports and U.S. economic leadership
By stabilizing the world economy, the U.S. ensured that other countries could afford to buy American goods. It also cemented the dollar's role as the central pillar of global finance, providing significant geopolitical leverage.
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