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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Industrial Revolution most affect local governments in Great Britain?Government control over financial institutions increased the power of political leaders.Increased economic power led people to demand more influence over political matters.Demand for government control of production led to increased political strength.Need for capital encouraged political leaders to increase regulation of business
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT a positive aspect of industrialization?It created jobs for workers.It increased a nation's wealth.It improved living conditions in cities.It increased the production of goods.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceUse the list below to answer the question.
• Banks• Bills of exchange•
Business partnerships
The early spread of these innovations are evidence of which stage in Europe’sthe transition from an individual barter economy to feudalismthe growth of manufacturing cities in northern Europethe transition from a mercantilist economy to capitalismthe growth of artisan guilds in southern Europe - 4. Multiple ChoiceThe first major invention for the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution was theflying shuttle.water frame.spinning mule.spinning jenny.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the contribution of James Watt to the Industrial Revolution?
James Watt (17361819)• Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer
• 1769 granteda patent for making major improvements to the steam engine
• 1784 granteda patent for the steam locomotiveHis discoveries helped process raw materials needed to mass produce textiles.His power source enabled mass production and distribution of goods.His theories encouraged workers to organize into specialized labor unions.His research developed lighting systems used in factories and offices. - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich natural resources best complete this chart?
Factors of Industrialization in England
Natural Resources ?
Entrepreneurship: James Watt and Richard Arkwright
Labor: Growing population and influx of foreign immigrants
Capital: Joint stock companies and strong banking systemsIron ore and draft animalsGold and silver depositsCoal and river networksFertile soil and steady winds - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one result of the Industrial Revolution?Cottage industries were established to meet consumer needs.Subsistence farming increased to meet the needs of workers.Manufacturing industries created a demand for urban laborers.Regulations for a safe working environment slowed production.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Industrial Revolution affect cities?It created technology to clean them.with ideas of an economy supported by tarrifs on foreignIt made the population grow faster than the housing supply.It made the crime rate drop.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat impact did technological advances have on industry?Production of goods was increased.Quality of products was decreased.Number of factory workers decreased.All of the above are true.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of the following statements about child labor during the Industrial Revolution is false?Children worked long hours.Children endured dangerous working conditions.Children were required to receive an education.Children were required to receive an education.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the impact of the steam engine on the production of British goods?It enabled the mining industry to work more efficiently without the need for workers.It allowed small ferries to monopolize the transport of raw materials through English canals.It launched the railway age that brought the transportation of people and materials to a new level.All of the above are true.12.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich country first experienced these changes during the Industrial Revolution?
17th to 19th Century Industrialization
• Increase in coal mining output
• Improvements in agricultural production
• Innovations in electrical power systems
• Improvements in textile manufacturingGermanyEnglandJapanRussia - 13. Multiple ChoiceThe Scottish engineer James Watt was responsible for improving and patenting which technology?power loomcanal lockssteam enginewaterwheel
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe use of the steamship helped the expansion of European imperialism byreducing demand for energy.increasing ability to travel upstream.reducing the need for railroad travel.increasing demand for overseas travel.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceEach of the following was an effect of industrialization exceptan increase in the size of the cities.poor living and working conditions.the emergence of the new middle class.an increase of movement to rural areas.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich scientist is significant for discovering that certain elements emit radiationJames WattThomas EdisonLouis
PastureMarie curie - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich event was influenced by these Inventions
Spinning Jenny
Flying shuttle
Spinning machine
Water frameReformatioin of the Catholic churchAgricultural RevolutionColonization of the AmericansIndudustrail revolution - 18. Multiple ChoiceThe use of the steamship helped expansion of European imperialism by..reduciing the demand for energyincreasing ability to travel upstreamreducing the need for railroad travelincreasing demand for overseas travel
- 19. Multiple ChoicePrior to WWI, which nation was Europe's dominant industrial power?FranceUnited KingdomItalyRussia
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDuring the 20th century, which ideology called for overthrowing existing governments to create classless society?capitalismcommunisimfascismmonarchism
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase best completes this diagram?
Industrial Revolution
Mass production >>>> ___________?goods became less expensiveProducts were superior in quality.Industries moved to rural area. - 22. Multiple ChoiceThis list reflects which aspect of the Age of Industrialization
British Legislative Acts
Health and Morals of Apprentices Act of 1802
Cotton Mills and Factories Act of 1819
Workshop Regulation Act of 1867The formation of early labor unionsthe growth of reform movementsthe expansion of voting rightsthe increase of nationalist movements - 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich factors best explain why England was the first nation to begin to industrialize?government support and foreign importsnatrual resources and innovative technologywaterways and agricultural collectivizationfinancial capital and aristocratic control
- 24. Multiple Choicewhat was the first benefit of the railroad in Britain?It encouraged people to emigrate to other countries.It eliminated hundreds of thousands of jobs.It displaced England's agricultural and fishing industries.It offered cheap transportation for materials and goods.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHow did the philosophy of laissez-faire economics influence early industrialists?with ideas of a free-market economy governed by natural laws, not governments.with ideas of an economy supported by tariffs on foreign goodswith ideas that the elite had a responsibility to give to charities
- 26. Multiple ChoiceHow might small farmers of the agricultural revolution be compared to the working class of the Industrial Revolution?Both endured long working hoursBoth suffered job losses due to progressBoth lived in climates of social restucturingAll the above are true
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat did William Wilberforce fight for in the 1800's?to establish public schoolsto limit the length of the workdayto aboilish child labor in factioriesto abolish slavery and the slave trade
- 28. Multiple Choicethe migration of the people from rural areas to cities during the 19th century is an example of which trend?emigrationurbanizationfeudalismnationalism
- 29. Multiple ChoiceA country desiring to expand its power and wealth by seizing control of another country is engaging in...imperialismcommunismmilitarismcapitalism
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich treaty gave the British government control of the Chinese port city of Hong Kong?The Tianjin TreatyThe Treaty of KanagawaThe Treaty of Nanjingthe Open Door Policy
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly.there was less fighting between African leaders and European powers.African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers.Europeas divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat best illustrates geopolitics- an interest in taking land for strategic purposes?Boer WarCrimean WarSepoy MutinyMaji Maji rebellion
- 33. Multiple ChoiceDuring the 19th century the Chinese confronted Great Britain over importing what product into China?coffeeopiumricespices
- 34. Multiple ChoiceDuring the Meiji Restoration, japan's government enacted reforms to...modernize the economy of the country.expand the power of parliament.end mandatory military service.limit land ownership to the wealthy.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhy was India called the "jewel in the crown"It was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies.It had vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.the sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism.the success of India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich American leader was influential in japan's move away from isolationism during the mid-19th century?Al fed T. MahanTheodore RooseveltJames. K PolkMatthew Perry
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the primary cause of the Russo-Japanese War?Russian and Japan sought to expand their spheres of influence.Russian and Japan sought to spread their religious ideologies.Russia and Japan wanted to remain isolated form the world.Russia and Japan wanted to create new alliances.
- 38. Multiple Choicethe United States "Open Door Policy" was formulated to...force China into free trade.prevent Europena colonization of China.define China's exchange rate.force Japan to abandon China.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceIn which was did they telegraph most support European imperialism?by helping to increase livilng standards among native populationsby allowing for new ways of utilizing natural resourcesby enabling the coording=ation of distant operationsby introducing technical innovations to other parts of the orl
- 40. Multiple ChoiceDividing up Africa among European countries was the goal ofTreaty of Paris.Balfour Declaration.Berlin Conference.Treaty of Versailles.
- 41. Multiple ChoiceMany Europeans believed that their advanced technology made them superior to people whose societies were not technologically advanced. This concept is most closely associated with which theory?ImperialismSocial Darwinismfeudalismnationalism
- 42. Multiple ChoiceIn his writings, Karl Marx viewed Europe's social changes from the Industrial Revolution as a...class struggle.rise in nationalism.demoratic movement decline of imperialism.democratic movement.
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