AnswersS1S W. HistGeoCult 10A E1162 - AGCultural Change in the Industrial Age

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Wealth brings with it its own checks and balances. The basis of political economy is non-interference. The only safe rule is found in the self-adjusting meter of demand and supply. Do not legislate. . . . make equal laws: secure life and property, and you need not give charity. Open the doors of opportunity to talent and virtue, and they will do themselves justice, and property will not be in bad hands. In a free and just commonwealth, property rushes from the idle [lazy] and brainless, to the industrious, brave, and persevering.

A
individual freedom
B
public ownership
C
government regulation
D
trade barriers
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Why do governments often regulate business in a capitalist society?

A
to prevent the overproduction of products
B
to guarantee the development of big business
C
to prevent environmental problems and disasters
D
to guarantee employment for every worker
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The ultimate goal of mercantilism was to gain greater

A
influence on nearby nations.
B
power through wealth.
C
independence for individuals.
D
goods through trading.
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Every individual is continually exerting himself to find out the most advantageous employment for whatever capital he can command. It is his own advantage, indeed, and not that of the society which he has in view. But the study of his own advantage naturally leads him to prefer that employment which is most advantageous to the society.

A
desire for power
B
concern for others
C
competition for jobs
D
sense of self-interest
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According to Adam Smith, the government should be responsible for

A
encouraging producers to act in their own self-interest.
B
imposing tariffs and quotas on any imported products.
C
helping business owners develop a sense of self-respect.
D
setting the amount that could be charged for a product.
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[BLANK]

A
limit
B
increase
C
end
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In order to accumulate wealth, a country should work to

A
export more goods than it imports.
B
send gold and silver to its colonies.
C
sell inexpensive goods at high prices.
D
ship raw materials to its colonies.
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Why did industrialization change the economy of many countries? Check all that apply.

A
Individuals began to start more private businesses.
B
Entrepreneurs took on a less dominant role.
C
New banking systems financed the growth of business.
D
Factories began to employ specialized workers.
E
Governments stopped supporting joint-stock companies.
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Which was a main benefit of industrialization?

A
Governments funded more investments in business.
B
Business owners hired the most competent workers.
C
Workers took on varied tasks and performed diverse roles.
D
The number of private banks in Europe began to decrease.
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What was one advantage of the division of labor during the growth of industry?

A
Workers could do a variety of tasks and take on extra jobs.
B
Workers were able to specialize and perform specific tasks.
C
Workers began to rely on the government for employment.
D
Workers no longer had to depend on entrepreneurs for jobs.

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