Galveston is considered a barrier island. What does a barrier island do?

The barriers of Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula protect the estuary environment from high energy wave action from the Gulf, and maintain moderate salinities. The shallow bays provide excellent habitat for grass beds and salt marshes.

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all of the following apply except for (a. excessive credit on real estate resulting in defaulted loans.

in 1819, panic swept the country due,in part, to the rapid expansion of american manufacturing during the war of 1812 and the distress caused by the post-war british competition. the rapid expansion of american farming was another factor.

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