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A market that is driven by supply and demand is controlled by

A
lawmakers and producers.
B
lawmakers and consumers.
C
state and national governments.
D
producers and consumers.
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In a laissez-faire economy, the government plays a

A
limited role.
B
dependent role.
C
indefinite role.
D
dominant role.
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What was one advantage of the division of labor during the growth of industry?

A
Workers no longer had to depend on entrepreneurs for jobs.
B
Workers began to rely on the government for employment.
C
Workers could do a variety of tasks and take on extra jobs.
D
Workers were able to specialize and perform specific tasks.
4

Who owns most farms and factories in a capitalist economy?

A
private individuals
B
state governments
C
private banks
D
national governments
6

Who owns most farms and factories in a capitalist economy?

A
private banks
B
state governments
C
national governments
D
private individuals
7

Why did industrialization change the economy of many countries? Choose three correct answers.

A
Governments stopped supporting joint-stock companies.
B
Individuals began to start more private businesses.
C
Entrepreneurs took on a less dominant role.
D
Factories began to employ specialized workers.
E
New banking systems financed the growth of business.
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At the dawn of industrialization, why were entrepreneurs important to changing economies in Europe? Choose four correct answers.

A
They developed new products and inventions.
B
They invested money in new businesses.
C
They improved on the available technology.
D
They fought to eliminate government control.
E
They started a number of new businesses.
9

How did banking change in Europe from the 1700s to the 1800s?

A
The number of private banks sharply increased.
B
The number of government banks sharply decreased.
C
The number of private banks sharply decreased.
D
The number of government banks sharply increased.
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At the dawn of industrialization, why were entrepreneurs important to changing economies in Europe? Choose four correct answers.

A
They invested money in new businesses.
B
They started a number of new businesses.
C
They developed new products and inventions.
D
They improved on the available technology.
E
They fought to eliminate government control.

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