As a Consequence of the Problem of Scarcity

question 90

Multiple Choice

As a consequence of the problem of scarcity,

• A)there is never enough of anything.
• B)individuals have to make choices from among alternatives.
• C)only some people can "have it all."
• D)things which are plentiful have relatively high prices.

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Definitions:

Trail of Tears

Refers to the forced relocation during the 1830s of Eastern Native American tribes to territories west of the Mississippi River, which resulted in the deaths and suffering of thousands.

Cherokees

A Native American people originally from the southeastern United States, now primarily located in Oklahoma and North Carolina.

Forced Journey

A movement or relocation of individuals or groups that is compelled against their will, often due to conflict, persecution, or environmental factors.

Harriet Jacobs

An African-American writer who escaped from slavery and became an abolitionist speaker and reformer, best known for her autobiography, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl."