The "iron law of wages" associated with Malthus and Ricardo held that
a. the natural price of labor was rising due to industrialization
b. if workers are paid more than subsistence wages, they will become more industrious.
c. an increased population of workers no longer affected the price of labor because industry required an endless supply of workers.
d. like all natural laws, the "iron law of wages" cannot be changed.
e. all of the above
d
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A) Austria-Hungary was no longer a military threat to the allies. B) Wilhelm II abdicated and went into exile; Germany became a republic. C) workers' and soldiers' councils appeared throughout Germany. D) Prince Max von Baden became chancellor. E. All of the above.
The infamous ________ case saw the arrest and conviction of nine likely innocent black teenagers in Alabama in 1931.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Tokugawa officials in Japan __________
A) looked favorably on the Spanish, but were wary of the Dutch B) allowed Spanish missionaries to build a cathedral in Edo C) were eager to establish trade relations with Europe D) adopted a policy of commercial and cultural isolation
The Prohibition movement
A. resulted in major "culture clashes" with many immigrant groups, as drinking establishments were considered by them to be important communal institutions. B. brought about the end of alcohol production and sales before World War I, when it was then repealed. C. was opposed by most progressives as being overly intrusive into personal liberty. D. focused on the consumption of high-alcohol-content liquor, such as whiskey and vodka, but did not oppose wine shops and beer gardens.