Over the Past Several Decades, the Difference Between the Labor-Force

question 206

Multiple Choice

Over the past several decades, the difference between the labor-force participation rates of men and women in the U.S. has

• A)gradually increased.
• B)remained constant.
• C)gradually decreased.
• D)been eliminated.

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Spanish Exploration

The period where Spain explored the Americas and other parts of the globe, beginning in the late 15th century, ushering in the era of European colonization.

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