Consecutive periods of deflation are also known as

a. economic fluctuations b. depressions c. economic growth d. recessions

The correct answer is D.

Deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services. It occurs when the inflation level falls below 0%. Deflation is seen as a problem in economics because it increases the real value of debt which in turn aggravates and provokes recession.

Recession is a  general slow down in economic activity. Its main reasons are prolonged periods of deflation, a financial crisis or an adverse supply shock. Inflation falls during recession which is usually preceded by long and  consecutive periods of deflation.

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.

1. temperance, abolitionist, suffragist