Why is economics sometimes referred to as the dismal science

The ancient system of trade routes that ran from rome to china was known as the

Choose the clause that would be used to decide each case 1. a religious school wants to receive government funding. 2. a worker who refuses to work on her religion's holy day is fired by her employer. 3. a religious organization does not pay tax on religious items! 4. the coach of a public school's sports team has players say a prayer before they take the field.

Is this statement true or false? before 1850, workers in american mines, mills, and factories were poorly paid, but their safety on the job was always protected by strict laws.