The Single Most Important Phenomenon in the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

The single most important phenomenon in the U.S. labor market in the second half of the 20^th century was

• A)the drastic reduction in the labor force participation rate of males.
• B)the drastic increase in the labor force participation rate of females.
• C)the elimination of the glass ceiling.
• D)the increase in the average number of hours worked each week.
• E)the elimination of child poverty.

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Definitions:

Nigeria

A country in West Africa, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and as one of the largest economies and populations in Africa.

Ghana

A West African country that was the first to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957, leading the way for decolonization in the continent.

Ethiopia

A country in the Horn of Africa, known for its rich history, being one of the oldest locations of human existence, and never being colonized, although it faced Italian occupation temporarily.

Liberia

A country in West Africa, established by the American Colonization Society as a colony for freed African American slaves in the early 19th century, becoming Africa's first republic.