WHS.SS.17.A
Identify the historical origins and characteristics of the free enterprise system, including the influence of Adam Smith.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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historical originscharacteristicsfree enterprise systemAdam Smith
Skills
- identify (historical origins of the free enterprise system) #dok1
- identify (characteristics of the free enterprise system) #dok1
- describe (the influence of Adam Smith on the free enterprise system) #dok2
- analyze (how historical origins influenced the characteristics of the free enterprise system) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the historical origins of the free enterprise system. #dok1
- I can identify key characteristics of the free enterprise system. #dok1
- I can describe the influence of Adam Smith on the development of the free enterprise system. #dok2
- I can analyze how the historical context shaped the features of free enterprise. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Economic systems are shaped by their historical origins and key thinkers.
- The free enterprise system developed over time through distinctive characteristics and influential ideas, such as those of Adam Smith.
Essential Questions
- What are the historical roots of the free enterprise system?
- How did Adam Smith influence the development and characteristics of the free enterprise system?
- What are the defining characteristics of a free enterprise system?
- How did historical events contribute to the rise and features of free enterprise?
- Why is understanding the origins of economic systems important for understanding modern economies?