Which of the Following Was One of the Most Important

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one of the most important advantages that made European colonialism so successful?

• A) the internal combustion engine
• B) the ability to travel long distances
• C) Christianity
• D) centralized, state societies

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Definitions:

Taste-For-Discrimination Model

A theoretical model that explains how discrimination can affect economic decisions and outcomes by assuming some agents have a 'taste' or preference for discriminating against certain groups.

Wages

Compensation given to employees for their work, often determined by the hour, day, or by the amount of work completed.

Labor Force

The labor force comprises all the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.