Question 1

The process of mass production helped manufacturers provide the benefits of free enterprise by- (8.14A)

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allowing for the efficient production of large amounts of identical goods to meet customer demand

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requiring the development of labor unions to protect the rights of factory workers

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introducing protective tariffs to control foreign competition

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employing large numbers of artisans to create products

Question 2

The War of 1812 helped spur the development of the free enterprise system in the United States by- (8.14A)

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increasing the profits of American factories, which encouraged investment in new factories

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increasing the demand for foreign goods

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acquiring new lands for westward expansion, which in turn created new markets

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convincing the government to establish tariffs on the export of American goods to foreign countries

Question 3

After the War of 1812, thousands of settlers and immigrants moved to the western frontiers of the United States in search of farming and business opportunities,  In response, the of government began building roads.  This transportation network was intended to-  (8.14A)

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promote the free-enterprise system

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establish federal control over industry

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discourage the organization of new territories

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prevent border disputes between states

Question 4

How did the free enterprise system MOST benefit industrial development in the first half o the 1800s?  (8.14B)

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By allowing entrepreneurs to raise monery to invest in companies

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By providing safe working conditions for factory workers

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By establishing quotas on immigrants

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By encouraging the government to put taxes on businesses

Question 5

Which type of economy is best described by these characteristics?   (8.14B)

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Free enterprise

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Mercantilism

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Subsistence farming

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Socialism

Question 6

Which of the following best completes this illustration?   (8.14B)

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Free Enterprise System

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Republicanism

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Mericatile System

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Federalism

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