Which of the Following Best Describes the Role of the Federal

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of the federal government from 1860 to 1900?

• A)It became more socially active and introduced legislation that guaranteed equal pay for blacks and women.
• B)It became less active in helping link the westerns states' economies with states in the east.
• C)It became allied with Big Business, especially through its tariff policy to benefit American manufacturers.
• D)It became allied with Unions and passed legislation strengthening workers' rights.
• E)It became more politically involved with state political parties, especially Democrats.

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Pigment Loss

The reduction or absence of melanin or other pigments in the skin, hair, or eyes, which can be hereditary or due to conditions like vitiligo.

Anterior Chamber

Chamber of the eye between the cornea and the iris.

Posterior Chamber

The fluid-filled space between the iris and the lens of the eye, containing aqueous humor.

Iris

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