Question

What two documents were published in 1776? Which document could be considered a "curse" and which could be considered an "effect"? Explain.

Answer 1

The two documents published in 1776 were the United States Declaration of Independence and Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations."

The Declaration of Independence can be considered a "curse" from the British perspective as it led to the loss of control over the American colonies.

"The Wealth of Nations" is the "effect" as it influenced modern economics and the development of capitalist economies.