Which of the Following Was True of Social Life in Late

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of social life in late 18th-century Latin America?

• A)Criollos spent less time on intellectual pursuits than did peninsulars.
• B)While they read mostly religious literature, the Spaniards also obtained access to some of the Inquisition's banned books.
• C)Women usually preferred religious tracts to novels.
• D)The social life of a city's elite citizens was fast-paced, with many outings and festivals.
• E)Mixed-race and Amerindians were given equal rights.

Recognize economic concepts such as economies of scale in the context of the agricultural development in the West.

Understand the importance of mapping in the development of the West and recognize its abilities and limitations.

Gain insight into life and societal structures within typical mining communities in the late nineteenth-century arid West.

Evaluate Theodore Roosevelt's conservation efforts and understand their implications on the perception of the frontier.

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Definitions:

Common-Resource Problem

A dilemma in the management of resources that are available to all but are susceptible to overuse and depletion because they are not excludable.

Nontoll Roads

Public roads that can be used without paying a fee, financed by taxes rather than direct user charges.

Public Goods

Products or services that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be consumed by one person without preventing simultaneous consumption by others.

Common Resources

Resources that are not owned by anyone, but are available for use by everyone, often leading to overuse and depletion.