Question

1 multiple choice 2 points
what is a result of the trade imbalance in recent decades between japan and the united states?
○ japan has limited its manufacturing because of declining markets in the united states.
○ japan has stopped advertising japanese - made goods in the united states.
○ the united states has threatened to raise tariffs and establish quotas on products from japan.
○ the united states has prohibited the importation of products from japan.
2 multiple choice 2 points
during the latter part of the 19th century, which two groups would most likely have agreed that the federal government should regulate industry?
○ railroad owners and homesteaders
○ environmentalists and native american indians
○ laborers and farmers
○ bankers and industrialists
3 multiple choice 2 points
a major result of increasing urbanization in african nations has been the
○ increase in cultural opportunities
○ strengthening of the extended family
○ rejection of western technology
○ elimination of ethnic ties

Explanation:

1. When there is a trade imbalance (Japan exports more to the US than it imports from the US), the US, to protect its domestic industries, may threaten trade - restrictive measures like raising tariffs (taxes on imports) and setting quotas (limits on the quantity of imports). Japan has not limited manufacturing due to US markets (its exports are strong), and it has not stopped advertising. The US has not prohibited all imports from Japan.
2. In the 19th - century, laborers faced poor working conditions (long hours, low pay) and farmers faced issues like high railroad shipping rates. Both groups would support government regulation of industry. Railroad owners, industrialists, and bankers generally favored less regulation. Homesteaders were more focused on land acquisition, environmentalists and Native Americans had different agendas.
3. Urbanization in African nations leads to more cultural activities (theaters, museums, etc.) as cities grow. Extended families tend to weaken as people move to cities for jobs. Western technology is often adopted in urban areas (e.g., in infrastructure, communication). Ethnic ties are not eliminated but may change in form.

Answer:

1. The United States has threatened to raise tariffs and establish quotas on products from Japan.
2. laborers and farmers
3. increase in cultural opportunities