Chapter 9. Why Did Britain Fall behind?

EIA Activity: Why Did Britain Fall behind?

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EIA Activity: Why Did Britain Fall behind?

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  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following question. True or False: During the 1700s and 1800s, Britain was an economic world leader due to its development of a capital-intensive, trade-boosting navy.

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    		B.

  2. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following question. True or False: Primary school enrollment has been lower in the United Kingdom than in high income OECD countries since 2005.

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question

    Use Link 3 to answer the following question. True or False: Compared to high income OECD countries, secondary school enrollment steadily increased from 2006 to 2013.

    		A.
    		B.

  4. Question

    On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being extremely important), how important is education to you? Discuss.
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    On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being extremely important), how important is education to you? Discuss.

  5. Question

    Discuss possible examples of social barriers to education.
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    Discuss possible examples of social barriers to education.

  6. Question

    Provide at least five examples of human capital.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Provide at least five examples of human capital.

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