AP Euro Ch. 19
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2534412 | Capitalism | Economic theory of maintaining balance of exports and imports. The opposite of socialism and communism. | |
2534413 | Cosmopolitanism | Urban growth during the agricultural revolution. It dealt with the migration from rural to urban areas. | |
2534414 | "General Will" | Betterment of the community. Founded by Rousseau, he felt that this determines a country's course in economics and politics. | |
2534415 | William Hogarth | English painter. Marriage a la Mode. | |
2534416 | "Natural History" | Written by Buffon, discussed scientific matters. | |
2534417 | Physiocrats | Opponents of mercantilism and Colbertism in particular. Led by Francois Quesnay. Felt the need for a strong independent republic. | |
2534418 | Adam Smith | Scottish professor of philosophy. Developed the idea of free enterprise, critical of mercantilism. Wrote Wealth of Nations. | |
2534419 | Jethro Tull | English inventor advocated the use of horses instead of oxen. Developed the seed drill and selective breeding. | |
2534420 | Enclosure movement | 18th century English movement, marked the rise of market oriented estate. |