The Hostilities Between Two Racial Subgroups of a Riverfront Community

question 92

Multiple Choice

The hostilities between two racial subgroups of a riverfront community were dramatically reduced when the threat of the river flooding its banks required that they work together to save their town.This best illustrates the impact of

• A) social exchange theory.
• B) superordinate goals.
• C) diffusion of responsibility.
• D) the bystander effect.

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Definitions:

Jay Treaty

The Jay Treaty was an agreement made in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain, aimed at settling outstanding issues since the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which had ended the American Revolutionary War, and facilitating ten years of peaceful trade.

Great Lakes

A group of five large, interconnected freshwater lakes located in North America on the Canada–United States border, constituting the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world by total area.

Commercial Development

The process of developing land, buildings, or infrastructure for commercial use, including retail centers, offices, and industrial sites.

Alexander Hamilton

A Founding Father of the United States, known for his role as the first Secretary of the Treasury and his contributions to the Federalist Papers.