Which of the Following Is NOT True of Early Modern

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of early modern governments and investment?

• A)Capitalism developed in all European states at the same pace, due to governmental support.
• B)Government spending decreased during the early modern period.
• C)State policies discouraged investment in all European states, encouraging traditional economic forms and structures instead.
• D)Merchants who supplied governments prospered and reinvested because of the constancy of government demand.
• E)Governments sought to augment their wealth by pursuing dependence on other states for goods not produced at home.

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