Mr. Neal
What was the "Industrial Revolution"?
The greatly increased output of machine-made goods.
Why were children often used to work in coal mines?
They were small enough to fit through narrow tunnels.
The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country is called:
Imperialism
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
England (Great Britain).
What does the term "Laissez Faire" mean?
The government stays out of business ("Let people do as they please").
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference in 1884?
To create rules for dividing Africa among European nations.
Which invention by James Watt helped power factories and early trains?
The Steam Engine.
Which economic system is based on private ownership of businesses?
Capitalism
Nationalism is the belief that people should be loyal to:
Their nation and people (not a king).
What is "urbanization"?
The movement of people from the countryside into cities.
Karl Marx is known for introducing a radical type of socialism called...
Communism
Which famous soldier led the "Red Shirts" to help unify Italy?
Giuseppe Garibaldi.
During the 1800s, how many hours a day did the average factory worker work?
14 hours
What is a "Strike"?
When workers refuse to work until their demands are met.
Otto von Bismarck, who unified Germany, was famous for his policy of:
Realpolitik (the politics of reality).