What Was the "Shotgun Policy

question 16

Multiple Choice

What was the "shotgun policy"?

• A) a policy adopted by African-American leaders in Louisiana to defend themselves against whites
• B) a massive campaign of violence against blacks in Mississippi to bring the state back under "civilized" white control
• C) a policy frequently adopted in the Reconstruction South, requiring marriage if a woman became pregnant
• D) a policy that required the quartering of federal troops in areas that were considered Klan strongholds

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Definitions:

Entry Of Firms

The process by which new companies enter into an industry, adding to the competition.

Government Subsidies

Financial support provided by the government to organizations, businesses, or individuals, aimed at promoting certain activities or reducing costs.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A situation where all factors of production and costs are variable, and all firms in a market are earning zero economic profit, indicating no incentive for market entry or exit.

Competitive Firm

A company operating in a market where there are many buyers and sellers, none of which can influence the market price.