Socialism and Communism Answers

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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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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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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
It causes people to seek out high-paying jobs.
B
It encourages people to be more benevolent.
C
It causes people to behave more cautiously.
D
It encourages employers to pay high wages.
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In a laissez-faire economy, the government plays a

A
limited role.
B
indefinite role.
C
dominant role.
D
dependent role.
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A
limit
B
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C
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Who owns most farms and factories in a capitalist economy?

A
private banks
B
private individuals
C
state governments
D
national governments
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Why did governments authorize the creation of joint-stock companies?

A
to stop shareholders from buying stocks
B
to allow their colonies to make money
C
to limit the possibility of risk from trade
D
to prevent a positive balance of trade
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How did banking change in Europe from the 1700s to the 1800s?

A
The number of private banks sharply increased.
B
The number of private banks sharply decreased.
C
The number of government banks sharply increased.
D
The number of government banks sharply decreased.
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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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At the dawn of industrialization, why were entrepreneurs important to changing economies in Europe? Check all that apply.They started a number of new businesses.They improved on the available technology.They fought to eliminate government control.They developed new products and inventions.They invested money in new businesses.

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

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