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What was the original focus of engineering before the Industrial Revolution?
What was the original focus of engineering before the Industrial Revolution?
- Military Engineering (correct)
- Civil Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Construction of bridges and highways
Who wrote a book in 1776 that argued for a capitalist system?
Who wrote a book in 1776 that argued for a capitalist system?
- Karl Marx
- Jean-Baptiste Say
- Adam Smith (correct)
- John Maynard Keynes
What was a result of the socio-economic conditions during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a result of the socio-economic conditions during the Industrial Revolution?
- A shift towards research and development (correct)
- A focus on agriculture
- An increase in government intervention
- A decline in world trade
What did Adam Smith argue against in his book?
What did Adam Smith argue against in his book?
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What began during the Industrial Revolution?
What began during the Industrial Revolution?
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What was a characteristic of the economy during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a characteristic of the economy during the Industrial Revolution?
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