World History B: New Economic Theories

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What two principles form the basis for capitalism?
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private ownership and free markets
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In general, which best explains why communist revolutions did not happen?
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Capitalist governments enacted reforms.
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Workers competed for jobs in the model factory started by Robert Owen because
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he built schools.
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In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx hypothesized that capitalism would fail if workers -
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revolted
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Karl Marx called for ______ to control government and develop a classless society.
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workers
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According to Karl Marx, the economic ideas behind socialism would lead to a
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communist revolution.
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Adam Smith believed that fair prices for goods are determined in a capitalist system
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through competition between businesses.
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What moderate reforms did European socialists support? Check all that apply.
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assistance for the poor better working conditions minimum wage laws
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During industrialization, which led to an exploration of new economic theories?
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a gap between rich and poor
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Which problems arose as a result of capitalism with little government oversight? Check all that apply.
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Businesses eventually exploited the working class. Workers who were injured on the job were not protected. There were vast inequalities between workers and owners. Big companies drove small companies out of business.