Abassi bought a gold watch so that his friend would think that he is rich. What is this behavior called?

A. Ascribed status

B. Merit adjustment

C. Conspicuous consumption

D. Caste stratification

Complete the sentence with the right word. Alarge was an important advantage for the North because it meant that more people could fight in the Union army.

Eighteenth amendment to the united states constitution "after one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the

Spending in the Korean War greatly impacted the Great Society program funding. true or false

In 1933, the Supreme Court struck down the National Industry Recovery Act, leaving workers

Which BEST explains why the US government has a system of "checks and balances"? It gives Americans the promise of ten basic rights and freedoms. It keeps any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Explain how the location of Constantinople allowed the Byzantine Empire to prosper for 1,000 years

How are Americans' rights to freedom of speech, the press, and religion guaranteed? a. through the Bill of Rights b. by the military c. with the Declaration of Independence d. by federal law

Explain why conflict between three colonists and Britain increased after 1763

Match each concept with the correct influence. government for the common good Iroquois Constitution Mayflower Compact English Bill of Rights Enlightenment

Read the following excerpt from Thomas Paine's introduction to Common Sense, and then answer the questions that follow."The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind ...