This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: During the Civil War years, a. the slight stimulus to manufacturing was startling. b. iron ... (Read 27 times)

xclash

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 681
on: Jun 30, 2018
During the Civil War years,
 a. the slight stimulus to manufacturing was startling.
  b. iron production for both small arms and railroads increased rapidly.
  c. production of boots and shoes in Massachusetts nearly doubled.
  d. Both b and c are correct.

Question 2

Economists often examine GNP to estimate changes in the well being of people. If one only studied GNP, which of the following would lead one to overestimate the true increases in peoples' well being?
 a. Decreasing average hours of work
  b. Increasing life expectancy
  c. Decreasing levels of pollution
  d. Decreasing amounts of production in the home
  e. Increases in product quality


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mfedorka

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jun 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. the slight stimulus to manufacturing was startling.

Answer to Question 2

d. Decreasing amounts of production in the home


xclash

  • Member
  • Posts: 681
Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

JaynaD87

  • Member
  • Posts: 368
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

Opium has influenced much of the world's most popular literature. The following authors were all opium users, of varying degrees: Lewis Carroll, Charles, Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Oscar Wilde.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

The basalt below the hominins is dated to 1.8 million years ago, and the geomagnetic polarity of the The basalt below the hominins is dated to 1.8 million years ago, and the geomagnetic polarity of the
Adults in the middle-aged group (37–42 years) score higher on measures of generativity than either ... Adults in the middle-aged group (37–42 years) score higher on measures of generativity than either ...
Breakfast cereals rich in iron, vitamin D and vitamin B-12 Breakfast cereals rich in iron, vitamin D and vitamin B-12
A $50 000 bond bearing interest at 6.5% bond payable semi-annually matures in 10 years. If it ... A $50 000 bond bearing interest at 6.5% bond payable semi-annually matures in 10 years. If it ...
Americium-243 has a decay constant of 9.39 × 10-5 years-1. How long will it take Americium-243 has a decay constant of 9.39 × 10-5 years-1. How long will it take
Jamal plans to retire in 17 years. He is saving $2000 every start of the month in a retirement ... Jamal plans to retire in 17 years. He is saving $2000 every start of the month in a retirement ...
Video: Major Elements in Biological Molecules: Nucleic acids

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library