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Capitalism

Question 1 • World History 1A - Mr.Sauceda (Fall 2026)

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

Answer
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.

Explanation

Private banking expanded rapidly across Europe during the 1800s as trade and industry grew and businesses needed more financial services. Thus, the number of private banks sharply increased; the change was not a sharp rise in government banks.

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