The Main Point of Max Weber's Study of Protestantism and the Development

question 53

Multiple Choice

The main point of Max Weber's study of Protestantism and the development of capitalism was that:

• A)ideas do not influence the development of capitalism
• B)the only consequence of the Protestant work ethic was the enrichment of Protestants
• C)religion slows the development of capitalism
• D)capitalism developed where the Protestant ethic took a strong hold in the area
• E)none of these choices

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