The Immediate Cause of President Wilson's Decision to Ask Congress

question 58

Multiple Choice

The immediate cause of President Wilson's decision to ask Congress for a declaration of war against Germany in 1917 was

• A) the discovery of the German's true hostility toward the U.S.through the Zimmermann telegram.
• B) German submarine attacks on five American vessels off the coast of Great Britain.
• C) pressure from Theodore Roosevelt and other powerful and influential interventionists.
• D) the discovery of German submarines poised to attack American cities on the Atlantic coast.

Comprehend the legal life of copyrights and the amortization of intangible assets.

Know how to record the amortization of patents.

Understand the process of depletion for natural resources and how to record it.

Differentiate between various intangible assets and their useful lives.

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Definitions:

Social Responsibility

The obligation of individuals, organizations, and businesses to act for the benefit of society at large, often encompassing ethical behavior and sustainable practices.

Philanthropic

Pertaining to the act of donating money, goods, services, or time to the needy, directly or through a charitable foundation.

Legal Obligation

A requirement enforced by law that mandates individuals or entities to act or refrain from certain actions.

Social Responsibility

The obligation of organizations to act in ways that benefit society and the environment beyond their immediate business interests.