1-2 (Notes): Big Tobacco
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The term Big Tobacco is used to describe the single biggest company in the tobacco industry.
The term Big Tobacco is used to describe the single biggest company in the tobacco industry.
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Check off all of the following that are part of the definition of the term "conspiracy."
Check off all of the following that are part of the definition of the term "conspiracy."
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Give an example of one of Big Tobacco's specific actions that would be considered "conspiracy."
Give an example of one of Big Tobacco's specific actions that would be considered "conspiracy."
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Explain how Big Tobacco meets the criteria for each part of the definition of conspiracy:A - Secret agreement or plan between personsB - Unlawful and harmfulC - Motivated by political or financial reasons
Explain how Big Tobacco meets the criteria for each part of the definition of conspiracy:
A - Secret agreement or plan between persons
B - Unlawful and harmful
C - Motivated by political or financial reasons
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Match the term to its definition
Match the term to its definition
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Whistleblower | arrow_right_alt | Person (often an employee) who informs authorities about illegal or harmful activities being conducted by their organization |
Investigative journalist | arrow_right_alt | Reporter who spends a significant amount of time researching one particular issue and publishes their findings in an in-depth report made available to the public |
Lawsuit | arrow_right_alt | Way to get testimony (official statements on record) of possible illegal activities |
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Millions of people have died from smoking-related causes, due in part to the Big Tobacco conspiracy.
Millions of people have died from smoking-related causes, due in part to the Big Tobacco conspiracy.
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When we learn about actual conspiracies, it often causes us to engage in even more conspiratorial thinking.
When we learn about actual conspiracies, it often causes us to engage in even more conspiratorial thinking.
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Big Tobacco is the only industry that has used conspiratorial tactics in order to maintain profits and power.
Big Tobacco is the only industry that has used conspiratorial tactics in order to maintain profits and power.