Based on this excerpt, which sentence supports the author's statement that ice cream was an important force in the world of finance? A B C D Dolley Madison served ice cream during her husband's second term in 1812. The great demand for chocolate ice cream lifted the economy of Ecuador out of a depression. Catherine was said to have brought recipes for frozen desserts with her when she moved to France. In the early 19th century, ice cream was easy to eat but it was difficult to make.