Suppose There Are 100 Million in the Labor Force, and 6

question 287

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are 100 million in the labor force, and 6 million unemployed people. During the next month, 200,000 people lose their jobs and 300,000 find jobs. The new total of employed persons is ________ and the new unemployment rate is ________.

• A) 100.1 million; 5.8 percent
• B) 100 million; 6.1 percent
• C) 94.1 million; 5.9 percent
• D) 93.9 million; 6.1 percent

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Definitions:

William Lloyd Garrison

A prominent American abolitionist, journalist, and social reformer known for his strong advocacy for the immediate emancipation of all slaves.

Lewis Tappan

A prominent 19th-century abolitionist and a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society who also played a key role in the Amistad case.

Colonization Society

A group or organization established in the early 19th century advocating for the migration of free African Americans to Africa; the American Colonization Society is a prime example.

William Lloyd Garrison

An American abolitionist who was prominent in the anti-slavery movement and is well known for founding and editing the abolitionist newspaper "The Liberator."