The Purpose of the National Security League Was to

question 38

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the National Security League was to .

• A) prepare American soldiers for war through universal military training
• B) denounce preparations for war against the Central Powers
• C) secure pledges from Germany that respected America's right to trade with the Allies
• D) assist President Wilson in planning for "peace without victory"

---

Definitions:

Adam Smith

A Scottish economist and philosopher known as the "father of economics" and the author of "The Wealth of Nations," which laid the foundation for classical economics.

Entrepreneur

A person who establishes, arranges, and manages one or more businesses, assuming higher-than-usual financial risks to achieve this.

"Invisible Hand"

A metaphor introduced by Adam Smith to describe how individual self-interest and competition can lead to social and economic benefits.

Price Mechanism

The manner in which the prices of goods or services affect the supply and demand of those goods or services, and how this interaction determines the allocation of resources.