During the Civil War Era, Prisons Were Major Manufacturers of Clothes

question 21

True/False

During the Civil War era, prisons were major manufacturers of clothes, shoes, boots, and furniture.

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Definitions:

Budgeted Overhead

Forecasted costs associated with running a company that are not directly tied to a specific product or service.

Actual Overhead

The actual amount of overhead costs incurred by a company during a specific period.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products by estimating overhead costs in advance.

Automated Manufacturing

The use of computer-controlled machinery and robotics in the production process to increase efficiency and reduce human error.