Slavery in the United States Constituted a Caste Because __________

question 54

Multiple Choice

Slavery in the United States constituted a caste because __________.

• A) the status of slavery was determined by birth
• B) there was no way to obtain freedom from slavery
• C) slaves could only marry and have children with other slaves
• D) slaves were primarily obtained from conquered enemies

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Definitions:

Shortage Costs

Expenses incurred from the unavailability of inventory or resources, leading to missed sales or production delays.

Carrying Costs

The expenses incurred by holding inventory, including storage, insurance, and taxes.

Current Assets

Assets owned by a company that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the normal operating cycle of the business, whichever is longer.

Carrying Costs

Expenses associated with holding or storing inventory over a period.