Taco Bell's Gidget the Talking Dog Was Inappropriate for a Global

question 89

Multiple Choice

Taco Bell's Gidget the talking dog was inappropriate for a global campaign because

• A)dogs are taboo in Russia.
• B)dogs are eaten in Asia.
• C)the use of animals in ads is very controlled.
• D)many Muslim countries forbid dogs to be depicted in advertisements.

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Definitions:

Antebellum Period

A term referring to the pre-Civil War era in the United States, characterized by economic growth in the South based on slavery and agricultural exports.

Skilled Trades

Occupations that require specific training, often both hands-on and in theory, such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters.

Free Blacks

African Americans who were not enslaved, living primarily in the North and parts of the South before the Civil War.

Era

A period marked by distinctive character, events, or circumstances.