All of the Following Contributed to the U

question 144

Multiple Choice

All of the following contributed to the U.S. recession of 2001 except

• A) a decrease in business investment both for computers and software and in structures.
• B) an appreciation in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the currencies of its trading partners.
• C) an increase in new residential construction.
• D) a fall in stock market prices.

Understand the concept of inductive reasoning and its application.

Distinguish between the roles and powers of different branches of the U.S. government.

Grasp the principles of civil disobedience as advocated by Thoreau.

Recognize the criteria for civil disobedience according to Thoreau.

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