Japan
One goal of Commodore Matthew Perry was to
open trade between the U.S. and Japan.
The fact that three U.S. cities had populations over 1 million by 1900 supports the conclusion that
industrialization drove urbanization.
The main purpose of the Triple Alliance was to
Form a pact against France
A factor that contributed to a rise in job opportunities for women was...?
a limited supply of men to fill low-paying white-collar jobs
Who would say, "Past events shape who you are in the present."
Sigmund Freud
Although the Meiji constitution gave most authority to the executive branch, in practice who had the most power?
the prime minister
How did the Spanish-American War contribute to the United States’ status as a world power?
by giving it control of Puerto Rico and Guam
How did the development of germ theory contribute to urbanization?
Increased understanding of epidemic diseases led to public health initiatives such as vaccination drives and improved sanitation.
As factory owners benefited from larger and larger profits, the
urban working-class experienced greater income inequality.
Which individual is responsible for discovering the element radium?
Marie Curie
The Meiji government promoted industrialization by
providing subsidies.
How did the railroads guarantee the success of the Industrial Revolution?
by efficiently moving natural resources and finished goods
As a result of the steam engine,
factories could be built everywhere.
Labor unions used strikes to
pressure employers to meet demands for reform.
Who would agree that, "History is characterized by the constant conflict between classes."
Karl Marx
The conclusion that Meiji Japan was influenced by the West is supported by the fact that it
adopted the American style of universal education.
One negative effect of the Industrial Revolution in the United States was the
expansion of slavery.
What was one result of the Agricultural Revolution in Great Britain?
Ordinary British families had income to spend on manufactured goods.
What was one consequence of industrial capitalism?
increased economic inequality
Which individual’s innovations made it possible to build lighter, faster, and smaller machines?
Henry Bessemer