From the End of the Civil War to the Turn

question 28

Multiple Choice

From the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century:

• A) the value of manufactures increased six-fold
• B) farm production declined
• C) average wages and earnings declined
• D) fewer women and children worked
• E) innovation in business remained stagnant

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Definitions:

Shirk

The act of avoiding or neglecting one's duties or responsibilities.

Moral Hazard

A situation where one party is more likely to take risks because they do not bear the full consequences of their actions, often seen in insurance and finance.

Let Themselves Go

A phrase describing individuals who have stopped maintaining their appearance or health.

Spouses

Partners in a marriage or marital-like relationship, legally recognized in many jurisdictions.