Which of the Following Contributed to the Rise of a New

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the rise of a new kind of politics in the 1820s and 1830s?

• A)Economic booms and busts gave rise to the need for a more responsive government.
• B)The contraction of voting rights left only the elite to participate in politics.
• C)The nation was increasingly straying away from politics.
• D)The decline of politics meant that only two parties were competing against each other.
• E)The need for industrialization paved the way for reform.

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Trade Surplus

A situation where a country exports more goods and services than it imports, leading to a positive balance of trade.

Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Fair Trade

A social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions and promote sustainability.

Free Trade

International trading practices characterized by minimal governmental intervention regarding tariffs, allowing for the unobstructed exchange of goods and services.