According to Gary Libecap and Ronald Johnson, One Positive Outcome

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to Gary Libecap and Ronald Johnson, one positive outcome of the fraud that often allowed large companies to obtain land intended for homesteaders was

• A) fines charged to fraudulent companies provided substantial revenues for the federal government.
• B) resources were transferred to companies that could take advantage of economies of scale.
• C) conflicts between farmers and railroads were reduced.
• D) legislators friendly to economic development were elected because of backing from the fraudulent companies.

Comprehend different cultural practices regarding naming and identity formation.

Grasp the role of culture in personality and self-awareness development.

Recognize the process and importance of enculturation in transmitting culture.

Understand John Locke's tabula rasa theory regarding human development.

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Spanish Rule

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1750

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Successful European Settlements

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