The Following Questions Refer to the Cartoon Below

question 38

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the cartoon below.

-The cartoon reflects which of the following historical trends in the period 1980-present?

• A) Union membership increased substantially
• B) Economic equality was achieved by 2000
• C) Real wages for the middle class increased substantially
• D) Economic inequality increased after 1980

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his developmental stage theory that describes how children's cognitive abilities evolve.

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Germinal Stage

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