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AP European History
Unit 3 – Absolutism and Constitutionalism
Topic 3.6
How did Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" shape economic thought?
The book led to the discovery of new lands and colonization by European powers.
The book promoted Communist theories leading to revolutions in Russia and China later on.
The book advocated for a return to absolute monarchies as the best form of government.
The book laid the groundwork for classical economics and free-market capitalism principles globally.
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