New Jersey Adopted a Policy of Gradual Emancipation Slaves That

question 7

Multiple Choice

New Jersey adopted a policy of gradual emancipation slaves that freed male slaves when they reached age 25. This policy meant that slave owners earned a rate of return ______.

• A) of zero, because profits during the slave's working years about equaled the costs of rearing a slave.
• B) that was about equal to the normal return, because the profits earned up to age 25 exceeded rearing costs by a substantial margin.
• C) a very high rate of return because slaves were generally unproductive after their peak years.
• D) that cannot be calculated because of a lack of data.

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Definitions:

Best Ear

Term referring to the ear (either left or right) with better hearing capability, often used in hearing tests or evaluations.

Auscultation

The process of listening for sounds within the body.

Percussion

Tapping the body lightly but sharply to determine the position, size, and consistency of an underlying structure.

Palpation

A method of feeling with the hands to detect abnormalities or assess conditions within the body during a physical examination.