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At the dawn of industrialization, why were entrepreneurs important to changing economies in Europe? Check all that apply.

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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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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Why did industrialization change the economy of many countries? Check all that apply.

A
Individuals began to start more private businesses.
B
Entrepreneurs took on a less dominant role.
C
New banking systems financed the growth of business.
D
Factories began to employ specialized workers.
E
Governments stopped supporting joint-stock companies.
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A
limit
B
increase
C
end
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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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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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In a capitalist economy, greater competition directly benefits

A
consumers.
B
employers.
C
producers.
D
lawmakers.
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Why do governments often regulate business in a capitalist society?

A
to prevent the overproduction of products
B
to guarantee the development of big business
C
to prevent environmental problems and disasters
D
to guarantee employment for every worker
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Capitalism is built on the principle of ownership.

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Wealth brings with it its own checks and balances. The basis of political economy is non-interference. The only safe rule is found in the self-adjusting meter of demand and supply. Do not legislate. . . . make equal laws: secure life and property, and you need not give charity. Open the doors of opportunity to talent and virtue, and they will do themselves justice, and property will not be in bad hands. In a free and just commonwealth, property rushes from the idle [lazy] and brainless, to the industrious, brave, and persevering.

A
individual freedom
B
public ownership
C
government regulation
D
trade barriers

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