Advanced Placement (AP) European History Practice Exam

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Which of the following pieces of evidence does Ogilvie NOT use to support her argument about the course of the Commercial Revolution being different in Württemberg than in England and the Netherlands?

Württemberg's women increasingly purchasing clothing and groceries on the market
The effects of guild restrictions on women's economic activities
The prevalence of market jobs among women in England and the Netherlands
Local religious institutions limiting women's roles in commerce

The correct answer is: Württemberg's women increasingly purchasing clothing and groceries on the market

The argument surrounding the different trajectories of the Commercial Revolution in Württemberg compared to England and the Netherlands is supported by various pieces of evidence that highlight regional economic dynamics and social structures. One key aspect that Ogilvie emphasizes is how guild restrictions impacted women's participation in economic activities. This examination illustrates the societal frameworks in place that shaped women's roles in commerce. In Württemberg, the influence of local religious institutions also played a significant role in constraining women's commercial activities, providing a stark contrast to the more liberating economic environment seen in England and the Netherlands. The prevalence of market jobs for women in those two countries further underscores the differing opportunities available based on geographical and cultural context. The mention of Württemberg's women increasingly purchasing clothing and groceries in the market adds context, but it does not serve as a foundational piece of evidence to support Ogilvie’s argument regarding the overall differences between the regions during the Commercial Revolution. Instead, it suggests that some market activity existed, but this does not directly compare the restrictions and roles of women in Württemberg against the more extensive market roles they held in England and the Netherlands. Therefore, this piece of evidence does not align with the argument in the same way as the others do.