Cultural divergence is different from cultural convergence in that it:

a. results in two cultures becoming more different.

b. occurs in cultures that have interacted with outsiders.

c. is directed by governments rather than private citizens.

d. affects economics rather than popular culture.

health care plans in the united states having high costs because they are focusing on providing quality programs for different groups of individuals. the quality of the service is based on money flow received from the members. without this investment, couldn't be possible a constant scientific searching to prevent death and illness caused because of low levels of health investigation. currently, the complaints are not about the highest cost, but about the coverage and benefits to access the necessary health services required by the members.  

besides, if a global health system is established the quality levels will fall down because of the standardized of the health. the access to care will increase but the quality will be low because it depends on the money invested.

i do believe its (d) it allowed the government to offer pioneers sixty acres of western land if they lived on it and made improvements to it.

explanation: signed into law in may 1862, the homestead act opened up settlement in the western united states, allowing any american, including freed slaves, to put in a claim for up to 160 free acres of federal land. by the end of the civil war, 15,000 homestead claims had been established, and more followed in the postwar years

answer: refers to a diverse array of media technologies that reach a large audience via mass communication. the technologies through which this communication takes place include a variety of outlets. your welcome i hope you me out in the future : (

explanation:

hello, your actual correct answer is c. taxes.

factories are actually the second biggest but on your optian list its taxes.