Why Did Blacks Initially Settle in the Harlem Area of New

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why did blacks initially settle in the Harlem area of New York City?

• A) The area had been a way station on the underground railroad and had a history of black protest.
• B) Because builders were unable to sell to whites, they sold to blacks to avoid bankruptcy.
• C) Blacks were forced into the area by whites who wanted them removed from more expensive areas.
• D) For almost a century, numerous powerful black politicians resided in the area.

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Weighted-Average Method

A cost accounting method that calculates the cost per unit of inventory based on the average cost of all similar items in the inventory.

Conversion Costs

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Assembly Department

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Weighted-Average Method

An inventory valuation method where costs of goods sold and ending inventory values are based on the average cost of all items available for sale.