As It Relates to War, Functionalists Would Point Out That

question 16

Multiple Choice

As it relates to war, functionalists would point out that war can have economic benefits. One example of this noted in the chapter is

• A) World War II was largely responsible for the end of the Great Depression in the U.S. as war effort raised employment rates.
• B) Ukraine has maintained independence from Russia despite persistent conflict.
• C) 15% of US federal spending went to the defense budget.
• D) during the Cold War, the US government spent nearly $11 trillion in military spending and arms acquisition.

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Definitions:

Hull House

A settlement house founded by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr in 1889 in Chicago, aimed at improving the lives of immigrants and the poor through education, cultural activities, and social services.

Settlement Houses

Community centers established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in urban areas, to offer education, recreation, and other support services to the poor.

Equal Rights

The principle that all people should be treated equally under the law and have the same political, economic, social, and civil rights regardless of their background or characteristics.

Railroad Corporations

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