Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Composition

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the composition of the U.S. labor force in the next decade?

• A)Immigration will cease to affect the size and diversity of the workforce.
• B)The largest proportion of the labor force is expected to be in the 16-to-24-year age group.
• C)There will be fewer white males than minorities or women in the labor force.
• D)The number of baby boom workers will increase faster than any other age group.
• E)The high cost of health insurance and decrease in health benefits will cause many employees to quit working.

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Definitions:

Plantation Owners

Individuals who owned large estates primarily in the Southern United States, where cash crops like cotton and tobacco were farmed by enslaved people.

Ex-Slaves

Individuals who were formerly enslaved, often referring to those who gained freedom following abolition movements or legislative acts.

Civil War

A war between factions or regions within the same country, often fought over political, social, or economic issues.

Land Reform

The process of redistributing land, typically from those who have a lot to those who have little, to ensure fairer distribution and utilization of land resources.