Which of These Was One of the Three Key Factors

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of these was one of the three key factors in the transformation of the Old Northwest in the first half of the nineteenth century?

• A) new strains of wheat
• B) advances in transportation
• C) the abolition of slavery
• D) increased literacy rates

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Definitions:

Social Messages

Implicit or explicit ideas and values conveyed through cultural or societal norms and media, influencing individual behavior and perceptions.

Internalized Oppression

The process by which individuals come to accept and live out the inaccurate myths and stereotypes applied to them by oppressors.

Externalized Projections

Defense mechanisms where individuals attribute their own unacceptable feelings, thoughts, or desires to others, often leading to misunderstanding and conflict in relationships.

Ideal Individual

An imagined person who embodies the perfect characteristics or virtues, often used as a model or standard to aspire to.