Which of the Following Is an Example of Duress

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of duress?

• A) a plaintiff threatening the defendant that he will not drop the lawsuit until the defendant pays him a certain amount of money
• B) a teacher threatening a student that he will be expelled if he is found with cigarettes again
• C) a wife threatening to commit suicide if her abusive husband does not stop beating her
• D) a father using his dominant and fiduciary position to unduly influence his son into committing a crime

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Definitions:

King Cotton Diplomacy

The strategy by the Confederate States during the American Civil War to encourage British and French support by leveraging cotton exports.

French Support

Assistance provided by France to various causes and nations, notably including the aid given to the American colonists during the Revolutionary War.

British Support

Refers to assistance or backing provided by the United Kingdom to various entities or causes, historically significant during events like the American Revolutionary War and World Wars.

British Statesmen

British statesmen are political leaders and public figures from the United Kingdom who have significantly influenced British politics, policies, and its role on the international stage.