In Country X, the Land-Owning Elite Were Powerful Enough to Influence

question 72

Multiple Choice

In Country X, the land-owning elite were powerful enough to influence the government. The subsequent removal of tariffs by the government, while benefitting the landowners, negatively impacted the local company Acme Manufacturing. As a result, Acme Manufacturing was no longer financially viable and had to shut down. Which term describes the policy that was enacted by the government?

• A) capitalism
• B) free trade
• C) merchantilism
• D) modernization

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