Many Immigrants to the United States Have Gotten in Trouble

question 7

Multiple Choice

Many immigrants to the United States have gotten in trouble for keeping livestock in urban areas,especially chickens,goats,and pigs.Their neighbors feel it is okay to own a 150-pound mastiff,but "unsanitary" to have a 50-pound goat that gives milk.In this case,what is driving racism?

• A) the need to generate finance capital
• B) the assumption that differences between groups are innate or biologically based
• C) a negative view of a group's cultural characteristics
• D) the linguistic barriers that prevent communication

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Definitions:

Periodic System

A method of inventory valuation for financial statements where purchases during the period are recorded directly to an inventory account and the cost of goods sold is determined at the end of the accounting period.

Purchase Discounts

A reduction in the purchase price, allowed by the seller to encourage early payment by the buyer.

Accounts Payable

An account representing the amounts a company owes to suppliers or creditors for goods or services received but not yet paid for, typically a current liability on the balance sheet.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory system that updates the quantity and cost of inventory immediately following purchase or sale activities.