In 2015, Which of the Following Conditions Accounted for Approximately

question 15

Multiple Choice

In 2015, which of the following conditions accounted for approximately 15% of occupational illnesses (excluding injuries) in the United States?

• A) Dermatitis
• B) Deafness
• C) Blood poisoning
• D) Pneumoconiosis
• E) Poisoning

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Definitions:

Panama Canal

A man-made 48-mile waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, greatly facilitating international maritime trade by providing a significantly shorter passage for ships than going around the southern tip of South America.

Moral Imperialism

The Wilsonian belief that U.S. foreign policy should be guided by morality and should teach other peoples about democracy. Wilson used this belief to both repudiate Dollar Diplomacy and justify frequent military interventions in Latin America.

American Values

Core principles and beliefs that are said to shape the American way of life, including freedom, democracy, and equality.

Dollar Diplomacy

A foreign policy strategy used by the United States in the early 20th century that aimed to use economic power and investment to influence and protect American interests abroad.