Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Industry had what effect on the South and its economy?
It made cotton the dominant cash crop.
Triangular trade was
a trade network that brought slaves to the Americas.
Why was the War of 1812 significant to the United States?
It showed that the nation seemed certain to endure.
In what colony, in 1775, would you most likely find majority support for the king?
Like Bacon, patriots felt that taxes paid by them unjustly benefited a few wealthy people.
A person would join a utopian society in order to
be free from religious and social persecution.
What event did the least to help the United States realize Manifest Destiny?
Monroe Doctrine (1823)
Federalists wanted
a strong central government.
What American city was burned by the British during the War of 1812?
Washington, D. C.
The method used by slaves to rebel against their masters that was rarely noticed was
slow work.
Why did railroads have a greater impact on American society than canals and steamboats?
Railroads cost less to build, and trains provided faster transport.
What concession did Alexander Hamilton give to southern states in order to pass his economic agenda?
Location of the national capital further south.
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not levy or collect taxes from the states.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Teambuilding is associated with what management function?
directing
Franchisors must provide three documents at any franchisee. They include an operations manual, a franchising agreement, and a
franchise disclosure document
Friday, May 2, 2014
In order to calm Americans who were panicked about the banking crisis in March of 1933, the first action taken by new president Franklin Roosevelt was to
get Congress to pass the Emergency Banking Bill.
The explosion of African-American music and literature in the 1920s was known as
the Harlem Renaissance.
The 1905 Niagara Movement was launched by black intellectuals in order to
encourage talented black students to study the arts,
history, and literature to help to create black thinkers.
In the late nineteenth century, many Americans, particularly in the West, objected to the presence of Chinese immigrants because
they felt the Chinese had taken "white" jobs.
In the 1896 presidential election, most of William Jennings Bryan's Populist support came from
rural areas in the South and Midwest.
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In the early 20th century, Jane Addams opened Hull House in Chicago in order to
provide refuge for the urban poor, with housing, child care
and instruction in English for immigrants.
In July, 1945, the first successful explosion of an atomic bomb took place in
near
Alamagordo, New Mexico
The national pension system for the elderly created by the Roosevelt administration in 1935 was
the Social Security Administration.
In the mid-1930s, the combination of drought and wind in the Midwest created an economically and socially devastating condition that became known as
the Dust Bowl.
In June, 1942, the turning point of World War II in the Pacific against Japan, when American forces stopped the advance of the Japanese toward the American west coast, was the
Battle of Midway.
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In June,
the turning point of World War II in the Pacific against Japan,
was the,
when American forces stopped the advance of the Japanese toward the American west coast
An energy-efficient workplace can be accomplished by
recycling
Manufacturers typically buy components from
manufacturers.
Generosity, obeying the law, and responsible behavior are considered
universal values.
Competition between suppliers causes
prices to be pushed downward.
A trade barrier is a governmental restriction on
international trade.
Through a carbon offset you can "buy" a certain amount of carbon to help offset your
recycling requirements.
A code of ethics forces you to clarify your own principles and
values.
A fee, similar to a tax, that importers pay is called a
tariff.
If you can't meet your commitment after a negotiation, the best action is to
accept responsibility for the problem and try to correct it.
Nonprofit organizations operate to serve
the good of society.
A partnership between a business and a nonprofit group that benefits both is called
cause-related marketing.
A(n) __________________ is something you are willing to give up in a negotiation.
concession
Business letters are used for…
longer or official messages.
Typical products that are considered fair trade goods include
Farmed goods
Understanding how different countries deal with time, appointments, decision making, and negotiations is part of
negotiation etiquette.
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and negotiations is part of,
appointments,
decision making,
Understanding how different countries deal with time
What advantage does a sole proprietorship have over a corporation?
inexpensive to set up
Violating someone's exclusive rights on a product is called
infringement.
"Doing well by doing good" is an advantage for businesses who practice
corporate social responsibility.
Social etiquette includes
being aware of cultural differences.
One of the disadvantages of buying a franchise is
less entrepreneurial freedom.
What is an aptitude?
a natural ability to perform a task or job well
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