Cause & Effect of Industrialization
What was a major effect of industrialization on cities?
a. Decreased population density
b. Rapid urbanization
c. Better sanitation
d. Lower pollution levels
b. Rapid urbanization
Note: One effect of Industrialization on cities was rapid urbanization, or over population in cities.
1. What was the main driving force behind European imperialism in the 19th century?
a. Religious conversion of native populations
b. Economic gains and access to raw materials
c. Spreading democratic ideals
d. Cultural exchange programs
b. Economic gains and access to raw materials
Note: Need for raw material and want for money during the Industrial Revolution led to Imperialism
In a communist economy, you can make as much money as you want.
True or False?
False
In a capitalist economy, you can make as much money as you want.
True or False?
True
“. . . They [the Communists] openly declare that their ends can be attained [achieved] only by the forcible overthrow of all existing social conditions. Let the ruling classes tremble at a Communist revolution. The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Working men of all countries, unite!” — Friederich Engels and Karl Marx, Communist Manifesto, 1848 These views, expressed by Engels and Marx, were developed in reaction to the
(a) unification of Germany
(b) Commercial Revolution
(c) Congress of Vienna
(d) Industrial Revolution
(d) Industrial Revolution
Which environmental consequence resulted from rapid industrialization?
a. Improved air quality
b. Reduced coal consumption
c. Better water management
d. Increased pollution
d. Increased pollution
Note: One environmental consequence if industrialization is increased pollution.
The "Scramble for Africa" refers to:
a. A migration of African tribes across the continent
b. A series of African independence movements
c. A period of intense European colonization of Africa
d. The discovery of gold in South Africa
c. A period of intense European colonization of Africa
Note:
Scramble for Africa is a period of intense European colonization of Africa.
What is a key principle of communism?
a. Private ownership of means of production
b. Free market economy
c. Government ownership of property
d. Social class distinctions
c. Government ownership of property
What role does government typically play in capitalism?
a. Controls all prices
b. Referee- Enforces contracts and laws
c. Owns all businesses
d. Sets all wages
b. Referee- Enforces contracts and laws
The breakdown of traditions, increased levels of pollution, and the expansion of slums are negative aspects of
(a) militarism
(b) collectivization
(c) pogroms
(d) urbanization
d. urbanization
Which social class benefited most from industrialization?
a. Agricultural workers
b. Domestic servants
c. Factory workers
d. Middle-class entrepreneurs
d. Middle-class entrepreneurs
The Industrial Revolution led to the rise of middle class entrepreneurs.
The policy of extending a country's power through negotiation or military force is called:
a. Nationalism
b. Globalization
c. Mercantilism
d. Imperialism
d. Imperialism
What economic system does communism oppose?
a. Socialism
b. Feudalism
c. Mercantilism
d. Capitalism
d. capitalism
What is a natural consequence of capitalism?
a. Wealth inequality
b. Equal income distribution
c. Absence of poverty
d. Government ownership
a. Wealth inequality
“It was a town of red brick, or of brick that would have been red if the smoke and ashes had allowed it; but as matters stood it was a town of unnatural red and black like the painted face of a savage. It was a town of machinery and tall chimneys, out of which interminable serpents of smoke trailed themselves for ever and ever, and never got uncoiled. It had a black canal in it, and a river that ran purple with ill- smelling dye. . . .” — Charles Dickens, Hard Times
Which problem is the subject of this passage?
(a) economic inequality
(b) urban pollution
(c) lack of child labor laws
(d) poor transportation systems
(b) urban pollution
Karl Marx (Communism) predicted that laissez-faire capitalism would result in
a. a revolution led by the proletariat
b. a return to manorialism
c. fewer government regulations
d. an equal distribution of wealth and income
a. a revolution led by the proletariat
Note: Proletariat= Working class poor
Bourgeoisie= Rich
One major problem with capitalism is that it made the rich richer and kept the poor poor. Karl Marx thought this would make the proletariat revolt.
Social Darwinism was used to:
a. Promote scientific education
b. Develop medical treatments
c. Justify imperial conquest
d. Encourage religious tolerance
c. Justify imperial conquest
Who wrote "The Communist Manifesto" in 1848?
a. Vladimir Lenin
b. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
c. Joseph Stalin
d. Leon Trotsky
b. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
What economic system does capitalism oppose?
a. Communism
b. Feudalism
c. Mercantilism
d. Socialism
a. Communism
Under communism people were required to
(a) reject modern technology
(b) limit the size of their families
(c) honor their ancestors and religious traditions
(d) put the interests of the state before individual
(d) put the interests of the state before individual
Which country is considered the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?
a. France
b. Germany
c. Britain
d. United States
c. England
Which technology was NOT crucial to European imperial expansion?
a. Steam engines
b. Machine Guns
c. Telegraph systems
d. Television
d. Television
Under communist ideology, how are goods and services supposed to be distributed?
a. Based on individual wealth
b. Through free market competition
c. According to need
d. By social class status
c. According to need
Which is a criticism of capitalism?
a. Too much government control
b. Too little competition
c. Income inequality
d. Excess regulation
c. Income inequality