Despite its promise, welfare capitalism was only partially successful because __________
A) new immigrants refused to participate
B) workers remained economically insecure and at the mercy of employers
C) unions could offer better benefits than open shop businesses
D) high taxes ate up most of workers' wage gains
Answer: B
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A) temple B) mosque C) umma D) zakat
An important pattern in the history of both northern India and Mesopotamia is:
a. A long history of political unity and conquest of neighboring societies. b. Ghettoization of conquered peoples, prohibiting cultural or biological assimilation. c. Regular rhythms of migration and invasion. d. Accurate accounts and records that tell us much about their religion and philosophy.
How did the great success of potatoes as a crop lead to a “demographic trap” in Ireland?
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Which of the following was made possible by the railroad?
a. a national market b. westward migration c. population growth d. the textile industry