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Which most likely explains why the British Parliament decided to pass the Reform Act of 1832?

A
Parliament was facing pressure from landowners for equal representation in government.
B
Parliament was facing pressure from workers for equal representation in government.
C
Parliament wanted to follow the lead of other countries and allow all citizens to vote.
D
Parliament favored a significant increase in the number of citizens who could vote.
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A
triangular trade
B
Middle Passage
C
Columbian Exchange
D
abolitionist movements
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The single greatest benefit that capitalism provides is that it enables human choice. Capitalism establishes a social contract that makes it possible for individuals to exercise their franchise and free agency. It gives people the ability to be secure in themselves and their possessions and, having provided security, it enables people to assume risk that they were previously unwilling to assume. It creates the necessary conditions for people to escape poverty and create wealth for themselves and for others.

A
allows the government to help individuals.
B
protects workers from unfair practices.
C
provides individuals with freedom of choice.
D
helps entrepreneurs avoid risk and danger.
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In a free market, the price of goods is set by

A
government officials.
B
the consumer.
C
the producer.
D
workers and owners.
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In Mesoamerican civilizations, enslaved persons were often

A
transported from other continents.
B
enslaved as punishment for crimes.
C
enslaved because of their race.
D
required to pledge loyalty to a leader.
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Socialists believe that people should cooperate to produce what is best for

A
themselves.
B
the Church.
C
private individuals.
D
society.
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Over time, how did the nature of slavery change in America?

A
Mostly Indigenous people were enslaved.
B
Slavery became more permanent for enslaved persons, but not their families.
C
Slavery was based entirely on race.
D
Slave codes protected enslaved persons from cruel and unusual punishment.
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People who wish to improve their working conditions are most likely to

A
quit their jobs.
B
oppose unions.
C
form unions.
D
move to another country.
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How did the Reform Act of 1832 affect voter representation in Parliament?

A
The act took representation away from women.
B
The act took representation away from people in cities.
C
The act gave greater representation to people in cities.
D
The act gave greater representation to wealthy landowners.
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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
Greater competition will benefit the consumer.
B
Private ownership is the basis for success.
C
Government should not play a role in the free market.
D
Only industrious people should have access to capital.
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Why is communism often referred to as Marxism?

A
because Marx established the first industrial factory system.
B
because Karl Marx was a central developer of its core ideas.
C
because Marx opposed socialism and defended capitalism.
D
because Marx led a successful revolution in Germany.
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Popular culture mainly encompasses the realm of

A
politics.
B
religion.
C
business.
D
entertainment.
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A
representation for rural areas
B
restrictions on voting rights
C
a more-democratic government
D
power for monarchs
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In a capitalist system, the ideology is that people who work hard are rewarded. Why do socialists criticize this approach?

A
They say it bankrupts the economy.
B
They believe that no one should be paid for work.
C
They say it results in an unfair distribution of wealth.
D
They believe it makes everyone try to work too hard.
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Most socialists believe that the best way to improve society is to

A
outlaw political parties and ban elections.
B
allow businesses and individuals to follow their own best interests.
C
insist that the government protects the interests of workers and consumers.
D
allow businesses to follow the principles of cooperation and sharing.

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