Focusing on the Last Fifty Years in U

question 72

Multiple Choice

Focusing on the last fifty years in U.S.history, one would say that the number of recessions has:

• A)Decreased
• B)Increased but their duration has decreased
• C)Increased and their duration has increased
• D)Decreased but their duration has increased

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Definitions:

Evolution

A scientific theory that explains the diversity of life on Earth through processes such as natural selection and genetic variation.

Development

The process of economic and social transformation that is based on complex cultural and environmental factors and their interactions.

African-American Southerners

This term refers to individuals of African descent living in the Southern region of the United States, historically impacted by slavery and segregation.

Slavery

An arrangement where persons are held by others, stripped of their individual freedom, and obligated to engage in labor or services.