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How could setting a new minimum wage give us an excess supply of workers in the us

If the minimum wage is raised, more people who are not currently working will be willing to work for that wage, increasing the supply of workers. Also tend to hire less employees at higher wages, causing a lessening of demand.

The combination of less demand are more supply could cause an excess supply of workers at minimum wage jobs, which tend to be unskilled.

Why were independent universities important to the start of the scientific revolution

They promoted learning outside the control of the government and Catholic Church.

How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the start of the enlightenment

It led Europeans to begin questioning traditional authorities

How was the process of industrialization similar in China and Russia

Industrialization in both China and Russia was guided by the government.

Why was James Watt important during the Industrial Revolution

He greatly improved existing steam engines for use in factories.

What role did railroads play in industrialization for both Great Britain and the United states

They allowed businesses to ship manufactured goods to markets in distant location

How does mercantilism differ from capitalism or the free enterprise system

Mercantilism allows governments to control economies, while capitalism gives individual more economic control. -Apex 2.4.2 test

How did british labor unions relate to social reform efforts during the Victorian era

labor unions shared some of the goals of social reform movements by seeking to improve life for poor workers

What two documents most clearly show the influence of Enlightenment thinkers

The declaration of independence and the U.S. constitution (apex)

What was a major social effect of the Industrial Revolution

The gap between the rich and the poor grew larger

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