The individual depicted in the illustration above, captioned "The Author of the Wealth of Nations", was responsible for
The individual depicted in the illustration above, captioned "The Author of the Wealth of Nations", was responsible for
The correct option is B developing the foundations of modern capitalism
The
illustration is captioned “The Author of the Wealth of Nations.” This book was
published by economist Adam Smith in 1776. It contains principles that form the
basis for modern capitalist theory. Smith was a Scottish economist and was not
involved in the American colonial events represented in the remaining choices.
The Declaration of Independence was authored by Thomas Jefferson, so A is
incorrect. The treaty that ended the Revolutionary War was negotiated by John
Jay, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, so C is incorrect. George Washington
led the army that defeated British General Cornwallis at the battle of
Yorktown, so D is incorrect. The U.S. Constitution was written in concert by
the delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention, with James Madison
considered by many as the principal author due to his role in drafting the
Virginia Plan, so E is incorrect.
The illustration is captioned “The Author of the Wealth of Nations.” This book was published by economist Adam Smith in 1776. It contains principles that form the basis for modern capitalist theory. Smith was a Scottish economist and was not involved in the American colonial events represented in the remaining choices. The Declaration of Independence was authored by Thomas Jefferson, so A is incorrect. The treaty that ended the Revolutionary War was negotiated by John Jay, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, so C is incorrect. George Washington led the army that defeated British General Cornwallis at the battle of Yorktown, so D is incorrect. The U.S. Constitution was written in concert by the delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention, with James Madison considered by many as the principal author due to his role in drafting the Virginia Plan, so E is incorrect.
