The Antebellum Era. The economy of the Antebellum era was separated according to North and South. The economy of the North was characterized by industrialization, while the South was characterized by the Cotton Kingdom. Slaves picking cotton in Georgia (Credit to Jupiterimages). During this time period, the Northern economy was becoming more and more industrialized starting at the turn of the century.
Costa Rica: Banks & Money. Costa Rica: Banks & Money. The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted as well. You are generally better off paying in colones, and it's great to have small change on hand. The only reason why you should pay in dollars is if the price is in dollars.
Both US dollars and Costa Rican colones are accepted everywhere and dispensed from ATMs across the country. You could spend US dollars only, if you're willing to accept an unfavorable, on-the-fly exchange rate; usually around â¡500 to the dollar.In US-dollar transactions the change will usually be given in colones.oth US dollars and Costa Rican colones are accepted everywhere and dispensed from ATMs across the country. You could spend US dollars only, if you're willing to accept an unfavorable, on-the-fly exchange rate; usually around â¡500 to the dollar.