How did the enlightenment give rise to modern capitalism? capitalism grew out of absolutism, and the enlightenment favored absolutism. enlightenment satirists such as voltaire shredded the old mercantile system. most enlightenment thinkers worked to disprove socialism. the writings of adam smith set forth the theory of capitalism.

Which of the following describes an effect of world war ll on the united states economy a. automobile companies produced a record number of cars b. many factories had to expand to produce military equipment c. the airplane industry suffered as the allies began using airplanes in combat d.cities with shipyards declined because so many ships had been sent overseas.