In the Face of the Panic of 1837, Working-Class Americans

question 16

Multiple Choice

In the face of the Panic of 1837, working-class Americans could expect

• A) federal government assistance.
• B) a large number of good jobs.
• C) cooperation between Democrats and Whigs.
• D) high prices for food and clothes.
• E) easy bank loans.

List methods to reduce the incidence of occupational diseases.

Explain the significance of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Understand the functions and roles of the National Labor Relations Board.

Recognize factors influencing union meetings and member participation.

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Definitions:

WTO

The World Trade Organization, an international body aimed at promoting and facilitating global trade and resolving trade disputes.

Globalization

The method through which companies or various organizations expand their influence globally or begin to function at an international level.

Exports

Commodities or services sent overseas for the objective of being sold or traded.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of an alternative that must be foregone in order to pursue a certain action. Essentially, the benefits you could have received by taking an alternative action.