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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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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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Workers competed for jobs in the model factory started by Robert Owen because

A
he overpaid them.
B
he built schools.
C
he was famous.
D
he guaranteed jobs.
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Which problems arose as a result of capitalism with little government oversight? Check all that apply.An even distribution of wealth led to little competition.Businesses eventually exploited the working class.Workers who were injured on the job were not protected.There were vast inequalities between workers and owners.Worker’s unions dissolved because employee treatment improved.Big companies drove small companies out of business.

A
An even distribution of wealth led to little competition.
B
Businesses eventually exploited the working class.
C
Workers who were injured on the job were not protected.
D
There were vast inequalities between workers and owners.
E
Worker’s unions dissolved because employee treatment improved.
F
Big companies drove small companies out of business.
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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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In general, which best explains why communist revolutions did not happen?

A
Workers were too tired and poor to revolt.
B
Moderate socialists were less radical.
C
Capitalist governments enacted reforms.
D
Workers were not convinced they would work.
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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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revoltedworked harderobeyedowned property

A
revolted
B
worked harder
C
obeyed
D
owned property
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The three main ideas behind capitalism as defined by Adam Smith are

A
free markets, laissez-faire, and fair taxes.
B
competition, self interest, and laissez-faire.
C
laissez-faire, regulation, and self interest.
D
competition, free markets, and trade limits.
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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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