Which of the Following Accurately Indicates the Process by Which

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately indicates the process by which the slave trade was ended in the North Atlantic?

• A) The Dutch persuaded the French and other European governments to prohibit the slave trade.
• B) The United States was the first North Atlantic power to prohibit the slave trade,and others followed its lead.
• C) Countries gradually prohibited the slave trade,and Britain posted a naval squadron off the coast of West Africa to prevent any slave trade north of the equator.
• D) European and American revolutionaries all agreed that free wage labor was inherently more productive than forced labor.

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Definitions:

Immigration

The movement of individuals from one country to another with the intent to reside or work there, either temporarily or permanently.

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs of using resources that are not directly paid for or billed, but represent potential income lost.

Future Earnings

Projected income or profit that an individual, company, or asset is expected to generate in the future.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, often from one country to another, for reasons such as employment, education, or escape from conflict.