According to Henry George,
a. capitalism by its very nature increased human misery.
b. socialism would solve society’s problems.
c. manufacturers should be heavily taxed.
d. profits made because of rising property values should be taxed 100 percent.
e. none of these choices.
ANS: D
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A) Lenin's recommendation that he become sole leader. B) his alliance with Trotsky and the Right in the Politburo. C) his position as general secretary of the Bolshevik party. D) strong support of the left in the Politburo, which favored the spread of Communism abroad. E) the support of the Soviet military.
Calvin Coolidge
a. was a cheerful alcoholic who liked to "carouse" with his friends. b. believed that the federal government must regulate the economy and control big business. c. was president when the Great Depression started. d. was a somber, honest politician who did not socialize with "the boys." e. significantly raised income and estate taxes.
Alexander Hamilton wanted the United States to assist France in its war with England
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In 1943, to simplify tax collections, Congress enacted
A. a sales tax. B. a short form for paying income taxes. C. a flat tax. D. a withholding system of payroll deductions. E. an earned income tax credit.