Environmental Conditions
Why was the Lorax upset with the Once-ler
He kept cutting down all the Truffula trees.
How long were the typical hours of a factory worker?
12-14 hours
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Great Britain
What kind of dog is Henry?
goldendoodle
What type of economic system does the United States MOSTLY have?
Capitalism
What was the fossil fuel that caused most of the pollution in the air?
coal
Why did children work in mines? (2 reasons)
They were small and could fit in the tunnels. They could also be paid less than adult workers.
What is Latin America? What does it include (continents etc)
Where did Henry go over Thanksgiving break?
Big Bear
According to Karl Marx, which social/economic group is the “proletariat” and the “bourgeoisie?”
Proletariat: urban poor/working middle class
Bourgeoisie: Industrial Capitalists
What was the river that caught on fire 13 times?
Cuyahoga river
How much were young children paid, compared to the wages of an adult male?
10% of an adult male's paycheck
Which three countries were considered the world's industrial powers by 1914?
Great Britain, United States, & Germany
How old is Henry?
2!! (as of November 12th)
What are the two main flaws of communism we discussed?
Humans are inherently greedy
Marx never accounted for nationalism
What is the chemical compound that has been excessively released into the air due to industrialization?
carbon dioxide
What important experience did child laborers miss out on?
receiving an education
What is the MAIN reason France was unable to fully industrialize in the 19th century?
political instability
What did Henry eat on his birthday?
A fabulous dog cake
What is the goal of socialism?
End poverty and make sure everyone has basic necessities
Why is the Ozone Layer important?
It protects from harsh UV radiation
What was the most significant disease found in contaminated water (that we discussed)?
Cholera
What was the name of the Ottoman Officer who tried to industrialize Egypt?
Muhammad Ali
green
What side of the economic spectrum is communism?
left