The Congressional Resolution for War

question 1

Multiple Choice

The congressional resolution for war:

• A) came quickly in response to the sinking of the Lusitania
• B) passed overwhelmingly
• C) was divided strictly along party lines
• D) included a provision that the United States would accept only an unconditional surrender from Germany
• E) passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate

Understand the concept of reader benefits and their role in appealing to audiences.

Recognize the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic benefits.

Comprehend Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its application to understanding human motivations.

Identify techniques for developing vivid, specific reader benefits.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

Variable Costing is an accounting method that only assigns variable costs to inventory, treating fixed costs as period expenses.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs.

Total Gross Margin

This is the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, before deducting administrative and selling expenses.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes both variable and fixed production costs in the cost of goods sold.