Terms
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Imperialism
Imperialism
100
The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country is called
What is imperialism
100
The Industrial Revolution began in this country in 1750, and lasted until around 1900.
What is Britain.
100
This was the first industry that emerged during the Industrial Revolution, and used machines like the Spinning Jenny, Water Frame, and Spinning Mule to make the product.
What is the textile industry.
100
European imperialists of the 1800's were typically seeking THIS when they conquered a foreign country.
What are raw materials or resources.
100
This nation boasted they had an empire "on which the sun never sets".
What is Britain.
200
This refers to the fundamental change in the way work was done, from hand to machine.
What is the Industrial Revolution.
200
This paved the way for the Industrial Revolution, as it led to an increase in the food supply, population growth and an increase in people looking for work.
What is the agricultural revolution.
200
This is the name of an individual who assumes all the risk of owning and operating a business.
What is an entrepreneur.
200
Britain's most profitable colony, and therefore referred to as the "jewel in the crown".
What is India.
200
This conference, attended only by European rulers, established the rules for dividing up Africa.
What is the Berlin Conference.
300
He was the first black president of South Africa and ended the policy of Apartheid.
Who is Nelson Mandela.
300
This policy allowed owners of businesses to set working conditions and hours without government interference.
What is laissez-faire.
300
This is the name of voluntary associations of workers seeking labor reforms.
What are unions.
300
This false theory suggested that non-Europeans were on a lower scale of cultural and physical development because they had not made the scientific and technological progress Europeans had.
What is Social Darwinism.
300
They were the first settlers of South Africa in 1652.
Who are the Dutch or Boers.
400
This word means "separateness" and was the official policy of South Africa under British rule.
What is apartheid.
400
There were many inventions during the Industrial Revolution, but this one in particular is largely regarded as the most important or significant.
What is the steam engine.
400
Identify at least three positive effects of the Industrial Revolution.
What are jobs, increased the wealth of the nation, fostered technological progress and invention, raised the standard of living, cheaper goods, better diets, expanded educational opportunities.
400
This poem, written by _______________, captured the European belief that they had a duty to Christianize and civilize the natives under their control.
What is "The White Man's Burden" by Rudyard Kipling.
400
As a result of this war, the British took control of South Africa.
What is the Boer War.
500
This is the economic system in which the factors of production are privately owned and money is invested in business ventures to make a profit.
What is capitalism.
500
Identify at least three negative effects of the Industrial Revolution.
What are child labor, unsafe working conditions, long working hours, environmental pollution, overcrowded cities.
500
Identify at least three reasons as to why the Industrial Revolution began in Britain.
What are political stability, solid banking system, abundant natural resources, economic prosperity.
500
Identify at least three negative effects of Colonial Rule for Africans.
What are lost control of their land and independence, many died of disease and wars, breakdown of traditional culture.
500
Identify at least three positive effects of Colonial rule on Africans.
What are reduction of local warfare, improved sanitation, hospitals, and schools, lifespans and literacy rates increased.
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