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The Condition of the Working Class in England · Character

Adam Smith

The economist, referenced for his theories on wealth.

minor

Also known as Smith, Adam

First appearance: competition

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Quoted on the economics of labor and slavery.
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PGP. GaskellJSJack SheppardCHCommissioner H…TEThe EnglishCPCommissioner P…ASAdam Smith

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  • Central Figures and Movements
  • Evidence Providers and Symbols
  • Factory Critics and Irish Immigrants

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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