The First New State to Join the Union Was __________

question 51

Multiple Choice

The first new state to join the Union was __________, which was an independent republic from 1777 to 1791.

• A) Vermont
• B) Tennessee
• C) Ohio
• D) Kentucky

Define class and class consciousness according to Marx and apply these concepts to contemporary Canadian society.

Compare absolute and relative poverty definitions and express a reasoned preference.

Discuss the role of human, social, and cultural capital in determining societal rewards.

Evaluate Marxist, Weberian, and Functionalist perspectives on stratification and their implications for understanding societal classes and poverty.

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Definitions:

Debt Securities

Financial instruments that represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically including terms for interest payments and the return of principal at maturity.

Fixed Maturity

A term related to fixed-income investments indicating the set date when the principal amount of the investment is paid back to the investor.

Equity Securities

Financial instruments representing ownership interest in a company, such as stocks, which provide shareholders with claims on assets and earnings.

Notes and Bonds

Financial instruments representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental, where bonds are longer-term than notes.