Which of the Following Is an Example of an American

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an American urban legend?

• A) Students must wait 15 minutes for a late professor before they can leave.
• B) George Washington admitted that he chopped down a cherry tree.
• C) Coyote impersonates the creator and tries to make men.
• D) The grasshopper plays all summer while the hardworking ant collects food.

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Definitions:

Protectionist Policies

Economic policies designed to restrict international trade to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Domestic Surplus

The extra quantity of a good that producers are willing to supply over what is demanded by domestic consumers, often measured when analyzing the impact of international trade.

Tariffs

Taxes on imported goods, implemented by a government to protect domestic industries from foreign competition or to generate revenue.

Textiles

Materials made from fibers, filaments, threads, or yarns, suitable for use in the production of fabrics and other goods.