During the Reconstruction Period

question 88

Multiple Choice

During the Reconstruction period

• A)thousands of ex-Confederate leaders were tried,imprisoned,and executed for war crimes.
• B)each adult freedman was given "forty acres and a mule."
• C)three-fourths of the ex-slaves moved north to take advantage of higher wages there.
• D)the illiteracy rate among southern blacks was reduced significantly.
• E)most of the ex-slaves moved west.

Identify the appropriate visual type for specific communication purposes.

Recognize best practices for integrating visuals with texts in business reports.

Understand the role of photographs in business communication and their potential drawbacks.

Understand how to effectively present and discuss visuals in business documents.

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Definitions:

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Behavioral Economists

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