In the United States Life Expectancy Has___________ Over the Past

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the United States life expectancy has___________ over the past 150 years.

• A) leveled off
• B) continued to steadily increase for males and females
• C) increased for males, but not females
• D) increased for females, but not males

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Definitions:

English American Colonies

The thirteen territories in North America founded and governed by England between the early 17th and late 18th centuries.

Wealth

A measure of the value of all assets of worth owned by a person, community, company, or country.

Population

The total number of people inhabiting a specific area or country, often analyzed for demographics, density, and distribution patterns.

Richest 10 Percent

Refers to the wealthiest ten percent of a population, often highlighted in discussions of economic inequality and wealth distribution.