In the Long Run, the Group That Probably Did the Most

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the long run, the group that probably did the most to shape the modern West were the

• A) small businessmen that provided products and services to miners, railroad men, and cowboys.
• B) miners.
• C) railroad men.
• D) cowboys.
• E) hydraulic engineers.

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Definitions:

Bronfenbrenner's Model

A theoretical model proposing that human development is influenced by various types of environmental systems, from immediate family to broader societal contexts.

Immediate Environment

denotes the direct surroundings or conditions in which a person lives or operates, impacting their behavior and development.

Incremental Change

Gradual alterations or developments over time that accumulate to produce significant overall change.

Continuous Process

An ongoing operation that does not have a clear beginning or end.