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Unit 5 – Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century
Topic 5.3
What was the primary cause of Britain's shift from mercantilism to laissez-faire economics during its period of ascendency?
The American Revolution and loss of colonies
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The Industrial Revolution and the subsequent increase in production
The increasing power of the monarchy
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AP European History - 5.3 Britain's Ascendency
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