| Question |
Answer |
| Capitalism |
Economic theory of maintaining balance of exports and imports. The opposite of socialism and communism. |
| Cosmopolitanism |
Urban growth during the agricultural revolution. It dealt with the migration from rural to urban areas. |
| "General Will" |
Betterment of the community. Founded by Rousseau, he felt that this determines a country's course in economics and politics. |
| William Hogarth |
English painter. Marriage a la Mode. |
| "Natural History" |
Written by Buffon, discussed scientific matters. |
| Physiocrats |
Opponents of mercantilism and Colbertism in particular. Led by Francois Quesnay. Felt the need for a strong independent republic. |
| Adam Smith |
Scottish professor of philosophy. Developed the idea of free enterprise, critical of mercantilism. Advocated laissez-faire economics. Wrote Wealth of Nations in 1776. |
| Jethro Tull |
English inventor advocated the use of horses instead of oxen. Developed the seed drill and selective breeding. |
| Enclosure movement |
18th century English movement, marked the rise of market oriented estate. |