What Were the Political, Social, Economic, And/or Cultural Consequences of This

question 63

Essay

What were the political, social, economic, and/or cultural consequences of this item: the ranching frontier?
Instructions:
-Identify each item. Give an explanation or description of the item. Answer the questions who, what, where, and when.
-Explain the historical significance of each item. Establish the historical context in which the item exists. Establish the item as the result of or as the cause of other factors existing in the society under study.

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Definitions:

Means-Tested Programs

Government programs and assistance available only to individuals or families whose income and assets fall below specified thresholds.

Consumption Tax

A tax on the purchase of goods and services, levied at the point of consumption.

High Income

Refers to earnings that significantly exceed the average or median income level within a specific region, industry, or demographic segment.

Double-Taxation

The taxation of the same income or financial transaction at two different levels, such as corporate profits and then again when distributed as dividends to shareholders.