Compared to 15 Years Ago, Today There Are About Times

question 61

Multiple Choice

Compared to 15 years ago, today there are about times more cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the United States.

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 5
• D) 8

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Definitions:

Morrill Land-Grant Act

Legislation passed in 1862 that provided states with land to finance the establishment of colleges specializing in agriculture and the mechanical arts.

Public Lands

Land owned by the government, open for use and development by the public or preserved for environmental protection or cultural significance.

Mexican-American Outlaw

A figure from history or folklore, often romanticized, involved in criminal activities in the contexts of the U.S.-Mexican borderlands.

Gregorio Cortez

A Mexican-American folk hero and outlaw known for his resistance against law enforcement injustices in early 20th-century Texas.