Before the Cuban Revolution, Cuba
a. was an economically poor country with no democratic freedoms.
b. had a thriving capitalist economy.
c. was a strong ally of the Soviet Union.
d. held free elections.
e. was run by President Che Guevara.
a
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The concept of standardized time became an important one when the transcontinental railroads began to run. All of the following are reasons EXCEPT
A) passengers and freight needed to depart on time. B) passengers and freight needed to arrive on time. C) collisions had to be avoided. D) Pullman car passengers demanded timely arrivals and departures.
How does this graphic illustrate the difference between vertical integration and horizontal integration?
A) The focus of horizontal integration is on controlling raw materials whereas the focus of vertical integration is on the finished product. B) Companies employing horizontal integration generally follow fair labor practices whereas those employing vertical integration typically exploit their workers. C) Vertical integration involves control of all phases of production whereas horizontal integration involves buying out rival companies producing the same product. D) Vertical integration involves the abuse of conventional ethics whereas horizontal integration is illegal.
During the 1920s, Europeans branded Americans as stingy because of America's
a. humanitarian food program. b. refusal to aid Russians during a period of famine. c. handling of war debts and reparations. d. huge military arms buildup.
The Government of India Act in 1858 ________
A. increased the authority of native rulers B. improved the sepoys' wages and working conditions C. transferred political authority from the East India Company to the British Crown D. transferred political authority from the East India Company to India