A Government Report That Makes Working in a Particular Industry

question 96

Multiple Choice

A government report that makes working in a particular industry less attractive to workers will most likely ________ the number of workers hired in that industry, and ________ the wage paid to those workers.

• A) increase; increase
• B) increase; decrease
• C) decrease; increase
• D) decrease; decrease

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Definitions:

Upper South

A subregion of the southeastern United States, typically considered to include states like Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, known for their distinct historical, economic, and cultural characteristics compared to the Deep South.

John Bell

A Tennessee politician who was the Constitutional Union Party candidate for president in 1860, known for his moderate stance on the issue of slavery.

Elkhorn Tavern

A historically significant building located within Pea Ridge National Military Park in Arkansas, known for its role during the Civil War.

Honey Springs

The site of a significant 1863 Civil War battle in the Indian Territory, where Union forces secured a victory that was pivotal for control over the region.