What basic weakness in the consumer-goods economy was revealed by the automobile industry?
a. Mass production resulted in the depletion of crucial natural resources.
b. Over time, demand for durable goods tends to weaken.
c. It led to the spread of national supermarket and department store chains.
d. Rising prices for improved products tends to force consumers out of the market.
b. Over time, demand for durable goods tends to weaken.
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Political innovations in Jackson's America included all of the following EXCEPT
A) reduced residency requirements for voting. B) direct election of senators. C) candidate nominating conventions. D) direct election of presidential electors.
Thaddeus Stevens and the Radical Republicans' plan for reconstruction focused on the clause that guaranteed each state
A) a republican form of government. B) full voting rights. C) equality of gender. D) resident full citizenship.
Why does the writer of the anonymous pamphlet against democracy argue the "best" citizens oppose democracy?
A. The poor are inclined to bad behavior and are very numerous. B. Democracy leads to unfair distributions of wealth. C. Powerful families became popular leaders under democracy. D. Democracy limits the ability of cities to raise armies.
The immediate impact of the abolitionist movement on the South was to __________
A) promote discussion on ending slavery B) stifle expressions of dissenting opinion C) force a loosening of restrictions on slaves D) convince many Southerners to free their slaves