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Capitalism |
economic theory of maintaing balance of exports and imports. The opposite of socialism and communism. |
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Cosmopolitanism |
Urban growth durning the agricultural revolution. It dealt with the migration from rural to urban areas. |
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"General Will" |
Betterment of the community. Founded by Rousseau, he felt that this determines a country's course in economics and politics. |
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William Hogarth |
English painter. Marriage a la Mode. |
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"Natural History" |
Written by Buffon, discussed scientific matters. |
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Physiocrats |
Opponents of mercantilism and Colbertism in particular. Led by Francois Quesnay. Felt the need for a strong independent republic. |
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Adam Smith |
Scottish professor of philosophy. Developed the idea of free enterprise, critical of mercantilism. Wrote Wealth of Nations. |
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Jethro Tull |
English inventor advocated the use of horses instead of oxen. Developed the seed drill and selective breeding. |
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Enclosure movement |
18th century English movement, marked the rise of market oriented estate. |