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communismsocialismcapitalismutopianism

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communism
B
socialism
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capitalism
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utopianism
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During industrialization, which led to an exploration of new economic theories?

A
a war between socialists and capitalists
B
a gap between rich and poor
C
the seizure of property by the government
D
the fight to control businesses by individuals
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This excerpt is from The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.“It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest.”

A
Businesses acting in their own interests expect something in return for their services.
B
Businesses acting in their own interests give away goods in hopes that consumers will return.
C
Businesses such as butchers, brewers, and bakers are kind hearted and help feed people dinner.
D
Businesses give away their products but want money for the services they provide.
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As economic theories, socialism and communism sought to

A
encourage private ownership of businesses.
B
even out inequalities of wealth.
C
encourage little government oversight.
D
build housing and schools for workers.
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What moderate reforms did European socialists support? Check all that apply.assistance for the poorworking class revolutionbetter working conditionslack of protections for unionsminimum wage lawslack of regulation for prices

A
assistance for the poor
B
working class revolution
C
better working conditions
D
lack of protections for unions
E
minimum wage laws
F
lack of regulation for prices
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Adam Smith believed that fair prices for goods are determined in a capitalist system

A
through competition between businesses.
B
by government regulation of businesses.
C
by setting limits on imports and exports.
D
through competition between consumers.
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communismsocialismcapitalismutopianism

A
communism
B
socialism
C
capitalism
D
utopianism
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revoltedworked harderobeyedowned property

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revolted
B
worked harder
C
obeyed
D
owned property
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The following passage is from The Communist Manifesto written by Karl Marx in 1848.“Let the ruling classes tremble at a Communist revolution. The proletarians [workers] have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Working men of all countries, unite!”

A
Workers are slaves and should be inspired to revolt.
B
Workers should unite in the communist movement.
C
Workers should scare rulers into giving up their wealth.
D
Workers must be asked to incite a revolution against the rich.
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What two principles form the basis for capitalism?

A
private ownership and equal wealth
B
free markets and shared property
C
private ownership and free markets
D
free markets and government oversight

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