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The Economy of the US — Unit test Answers

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Why was The Wealth of Nations an important publication?

A
It outlined Adam Smith’s theories that formed the basis of capitalism.
B
It called for economic and political independence for the American colonies.
C
It required the US government to pay for private property taken for public use.
D
It outlawed companies from interfering with trade or forming monopolies.
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How did John D. Rockefeller affect competition in the oil-refining business?

A
His company controlled almost all US oil refining.
B
He worked to increase competition among oil refiners.
C
He helped to establish the Federal Trade Commission.
D
His company pioneered ways to protect free trade.
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Review the graph.

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A
They will pay much less for tickets.
B
They will pay much more for tickets.
C
They will pay slightly less for tickets.
D
They will pay slightly more for tickets.
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What is one famous example of deflation?

A
the loss of the value of Zimbabwe’s dollar
B
the Great Depression in the US in the 1930s
C
the printing of German marks to pay war debts
D
the steep rise in gas prices in the US in the 1970s
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Akunna is an entrepreneur who lives in a country with a democratic government that encourages innovation, private ownership, and the creation of personal wealth.

A
a country with a command economy and a commitment to communism
B
a country with a mixed-market economy and many command elements
C
a country with a mixed-market economy and a commitment to capitalism
D
a country with a mixed-market economy and a commitment to socialism

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