According to the Text,why Was Opium Use Outlawed in the United

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to the text,why was opium use outlawed in the United States in the early 20th century?

• A)because middle-class housewives were addicted
• B)because the Surgeon General found that it had harmful effects
• C)because many users died of overdoses
• D)because its use was associated with Chinese immigrants

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Definitions:

Postmodern Imperialism

The extension of influence or control by Western powers over other societies in a manner that is subtle, often through cultural or economic means, under the guise of globalization or modernization.

Transnational Organization

Entities that operate across national borders, integrating global processes, cultures, and economic systems.

Heterogeneity

The quality or state of being diverse and varied in composition, including differences in cultural, socioeconomic, and demographic characteristics among groups or individuals.

Cultural Differentialism

The belief or perspective that cultures are inherently different and should be recognized for their distinct qualities that set them apart from other cultures.