Which of the Following Descriptions Provides an Accurate Assessment of the Success

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions provides an accurate assessment of the success of Reconstruction?

• A) It succeeded in giving blacks equal rights.
• B) Although making initial progress, it failed to provide lasting improvements for blacks.
• C) It established southern state governments which were dominated by northerners until the 20^th century.
• D) It ended the practice of segregation in both the North and the South.
• E) It led to the adoption of legislation that guaranteed the civil rights of all Americans.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between a company's sales revenue and variable costs, which contributes to covering its fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Cost

Expenses that change in proportion to the amount of goods produced or the volume of services provided.

Variable Costing

A costing approach in which only variable manufacturing costs are product costs, and fixed manufacturing costs are period costs (expenses).

Absorption Costing

A costing approach in which all manufacturing costs are charged to the product.