The Colonists Won Their War for Independence Due to

question 29

Multiple Choice

The colonists won their war for independence due to

• A) generous military and financial aid from various European states, especially France.
• B) the collapse of the English colonial system.
• C) apathy of the English military.
• D) flaws in the English mercantile system.
• E) b and c

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Definitions:

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the hours worked.

Direct Material Units

Refers to the physical units of raw materials that are directly traceable and integral to the finished product.

Standard Costing

A cost accounting method that assigns a fixed cost to inventory and measures any variances to actual costs.

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard labor hours expected for the level of production achieved, often related to workforce productivity.