Question 1

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A) Which of the following explains a result of the Commercial Revolution in Europe? (1 point)
• Spain experienced long-term wealth and economic power.
• New World commodities were banned from Old World markets.
• The influx of silver caused inflation in European economies.
• Global trade and exchange decreased.
Question 2
A) Which quote from this section assesses a long term impact of British rule. (1 point)
"Markets were restructured to suit industrial British interests, leading to high levels of unemployment in the handicrafts industry."
"Since the majority of India's labor force was devoted to growing cash crops as raw materials for British industry, Indian industry remained underdeveloped through the end of British rule."
• "Railroads connected economic centers across India."
"...Poor farmers were oppressed by these high taxes. Meanwhile, political administrators received huge payoffs from them."
Question 3
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A) Which statement accurate compares capitalism and mercantilism?
(1 point)
Mercantilism seeks to increase exports and decrease imports, while capitalism emphasizes consumer choice.
Mercantilism seeks to increase exports and decrease imports, while capitalism emphasizes imports.
Mercantilism favors consumer choice, while capitalism emphasizes free markets.
Mercantilism seeks to encourage competition, while capitalism emphasizes the need for subsidies.
Question 4
A) Which of the following best explains how the rise of capitalism affected the lives of workers? (1 point)
• Workers could set their own schedules.
Workers went to school for many years prior to starting in the factories.
Workers could sell the products they made themselves and keep the money.
Workers were paid less to do unskilled jobs, but enjoyed access to cheaper manufactured goods.

Answer 1

Question 1: A) Which of the following explains a result of the Commercial Revolution in Europe? (1 point)

• The influx of silver caused inflation in European economies.

Question 2: A) Which quote from this section assesses a long-term impact of British rule? (1 point)

• "Since the majority of India's labor force was devoted to growing cash crops as raw materials for British industry, Indian industry remained underdeveloped through the end of British rule."

Question 3: A) Which statement accurately compares capitalism and mercantilism? (1 point)

• Mercantilism seeks to increase exports and decrease imports, while capitalism emphasizes consumer choice.

Question 4: A) Which of the following best explains how the rise of capitalism affected the lives of workers? (1 point)

• Workers were paid less to do unskilled jobs, but enjoyed access to cheaper manufactured goods.