CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Global Competition

The greatest single source generating wealth in 18th century Europe was
  1. Trade
  2. Agriculture
  3. Banking
  4. Skilled labor
  5. Industry
Explanation
Answer: B - Across Europe, agriculture was the single greatest source of wealth in the 18th century. Although trade and banking were creating a new affluent merchant class, and the first signs of industrialization were emerging in England, agriculture remained dominant.
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