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Handout
Other

Bristol University: Toynbee's Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of lectures on the Industrial Revolution, written by one of the most famous economic historians of the nineteenth century.
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Primary
McMaster University

Mc Master University: Adam Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent site from McMaster University for exploring not only the studies of Adam Smith but his original work as well. The site includes pictures and hyperlinks to the actual published works such as "Wealth of Nations."
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Adam Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
An article regarding America's mercantile system beginning in 1776.
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Handout
Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: Thomas Malthus

For Students 9th - 10th
The Victorian Web provides a brief biography of the Victorian economist Thomas Robert Malthus, focusing on his views on population growth. Links are provided throughout the article for additional information.
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Website
Other

Swans: Adam Smith Outrage Against Mercantilism

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger site on Adam Smith with a section on his opposition to mercantilism.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Wealth of Nations" is the second most cited book in the social sciences published before 1950. Read the full text of this pivotal book on classical economics by Adam Smith.
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Handout
Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: Adam Smith's Laissez Faire Policies

For Students 9th - 10th
Victorian Web provides an essay on the Laissez-Faire Policies of Adam Smith. He believed the government should not interfere with business.
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Article
Other

Acton Institute: Adam Smith (1723 1790)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography on Adam Smith contains some of Smith's views on religion and morality from his book "Theory of Moral Sentiments".
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Graphic
Curated OER

Biographies: Adam Smith (1723 1790)

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed a thorough study of Adam Smith and his works.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Adam Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
A medal with Adam Smith's profile image. He is cited as the father of modern economics and capitalism.