A loose association of businesses is known as a
a. monopoly
b. oligopoly
c. cartel
d. economy of scale
Ans: c. cartel
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A. was the first decisive victory for American naval forces. B. evened out the naval strength of the Japanese and US navies. C. was the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces. D. allowed Japan to construct an airfield from which to attack the Allies.
The Christian hierarchy in Nubia was:
a. Appointed by and responsible to the patriarch in Alexandria. b. Composed of members of the royal family and controlled by the king. c. An outpost of the Catholic Church, sending frequent messages to Rome. d. Constantly seeking theological reconciliation with Muslims.
Sulla came to power by having the Senate declare him
a. Consul. b. Chief Senator. c. General. d. Dictator. e. Tribune.
Which of the following was the reason why John Adams wrote that July 2 could be called the birthday of the United States?
A) John Hancock, the president of the Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776. B) The Declaration of Independence was presented to the Congress on July 2, 1776. C) Richard Henry Lee, a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, proposed, on July 2, 1775, that the colonies officially declare their independence. D) The first American revolutionary movement started on July 2, 1774. E) On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to dissolve ties with Britain, essentially declaring independence.