World History
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Great Britain
How does supply and demand affect prices?
High demand raises prices; high supply lowers them
How does geography influence where people settle?
Access to water, resources, and land
Why did the framers create a system of federalism?
To divide power between national and state governments
How did the outcome of the American Revolution change the relationship between the colonies and Britain?
The colonies became independent and formed their own government
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Great Britain?
Natural resources, capital, and access to trade
Why did factories replace home production during industrialization?
Machines made goods faster and cheaper
Why do large cities often develop near rivers or coasts?
Trade, transportation, and resources
How does the system of checks and balances limit government power?
Each branch can block actions of the others
Why did the North have an advantage over the South in the American Civil War?
More industry, railroads, population, and resources
How did industrialization spread to other parts of the world?
Through trade, technology, and ideas
What is an example of a long-term economic effect of industrialization?
Growth of cities and new job opportunities
How can climate affect economic activities?
It determines farming, jobs, and resources
Why is the Bill of Rights important to citizens?
It protects individual freedoms
How did the Industrial Revolution change where people lived and worked?
People moved from farms to cities and worked in factories
What was one major social effect of industrialization worldwide?
Growth of cities and poor working conditions
Why might workers form labor unions?
To improve wages and working conditions
What is one challenge of rapid urbanization?
Overcrowding, pollution, or lack of housing
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
It established judicial review
What was one major goal of the Progressive Era?
To fix problems caused by industrialization (like poor working conditions)
How did industrialization increase global inequality?
Industrialized nations became wealthier while others fell behind
How can industrialization create both wealth and poverty?
Some people gain money while workers may be underpaid
How does location affect a country’s trade opportunities?
Access to waterways and neighbors increases trade
Why is citizen participation important in a democracy?
It ensures the government represents the people
How did westward expansion impact Native Americans?
Loss of land, forced relocation, and cultural destruction