What was the purpose of the gold standard in the late 19th century?

Which statement would most likely be made by an opponent of affirmative actions

How did the taliban defeat russia during the afghanistan war the taliban in their efforts to resist united nations forces today?

Why was it decided in potsdam that certain industries in germany would be disabled? a. to deplete resources that might prevent germany from coming to power again b. so that a portion of the eastern region of poland would be fused together with the soviet union c. to allow the allies to focus their war efforts in fighting the last part of the war against japan d. to provide economic aid for iran's government since large war demands were made on them