How has the computer revolution created a new social distinction? Who are the primary computer users in the current era?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. The increased demand for personal computers and their use in the workplace
2. The growing gap between those with computer access and those without it
3. How the growing importance of computer skills as well as access to technology defines this new social distinction
4. Continued predominance of government and business as the main computer operators
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A) prospered and grew. B) was destroyed or significantly degraded. C) became more diversified. D) produced abundant new species of plant and animal life.
The emergence of large industrial and commercial cities (megalopolis) introduced a class system that included all of the following except
a. a middle class. b. slaves from African colonies. c. a declining artisan class. d. factory workers. e. a growing while collar group.
Alfred Thayer Mahan argued that in order to achieve national greatness, America should:
A) sustain a modern standing army. B) create its own nuclear weapons. C) compete on an equal basis with other empires. D) uphold its position in the world as a republic that refused to colonize others. E) keep warships and maintain overseas colonies for naval supply bases.
The Portuguese were pioneers in the Columbian Exchange
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.