It Can Be Argued That the Economic Accomplishments of Many

question 54

True/False

It can be argued that the economic accomplishments of many of the nations of the western Pacific have come at a high price, in the form of political authoritarianism and the lack of commitment to human rights.

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Definitions:

Anti-Lynching

A movement and series of legislative efforts aimed at ending the practice of lynching, a form of violence and intimidation, particularly used against African Americans in the United States.

Ida B. Wells

An African American journalist, abolitionist, and feminist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States during the late 19th century.

Anti-Discrimination

Policies, laws, and principles designed to prevent unfair treatment of individuals based on race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, or any other characteristic.

Fourteenth Amendment

An amendment to the United States Constitution, granting citizenship to former slaves and providing all citizens with "equal protection under the laws," ratified in 1868.