Why did Napoleon’s men eventually surrender to Haitian forces?

The French soldiers were sick and dying of yellow fever.

How were Western nations able to expand their control over Asia and Africa so quickly?

had strong governments, advanced economies and technolog

What did Africans do to resist European rule in the late 1800s?

engagd in armed resistance established nationalist movments.

Which statement best explains how transportation technology advanced the Industrial Revolution?

rivers, ports, canals, and railroads aided the shipment

What military advantages helped Western nations dominate much of the world in the late 1800s?

Maxim machine guns repeating rifle and steam-driven warships

Which of the following supports the idea that the Industrial Revolution led to change in Europe

Entrepreneurs earned enough wealth go above working class.

Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?

to justify their authority to rule

What is the main feature of a constitutional government?

Its power is defined and limited by law.

What was the German Confederation?

A weak alliance of German states headed by Austria

Why did the majority of the European uprisings fail?

it faled as result of miltary forc and lack of poplar suport

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?

it got other nations to ally themslves with Amercan colonist

What does Lincoln mean, when he says, “a house divided against itself cannot stand.”

slavery may result in the dissolution of the United States

Why did industrialization help start Japan on an imperialist course?

access to natural resources enablng Japan to build an empire

What was the significance of the Paris Commune?

It could rally the citizens of Paris for protests.

What statement best describes the industrialization of other western nations after Britain?

Som natons had more resrces than Britan so they could advnce

Why did Metternich urge conservative leaders to suppress revolutionary ideas?

believed conservatve leaders would defnd peace and stability

According to laissez-faire economists, what is the benefit of a free market?

As prodction increased the supply of good would also increse

What encouraged revolutionaries in Central Europe to fight the old order?

The ideas of liberalism and nationalism.

How were efforts to Westernize problematic for the Ottoman empire?

led to population growth and conflict over foreign influence

Which of the following influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

Locke's idea of popular sovereignty

What statement best describes the lives of women who worked during the Industrial Revolution?

They worked 12 hours or more a day for half the pay of men

What was the impact of the English Bill of Rights on the development of democracy in England?

It gav Parliament esential powers indepndent of the monarchy

How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Enlightenment?

It encouraged people to use reason to solve problems.

Which statements about population trends during the Industrial Revolution is most accurate?

Demand for labor in factories was one cause of the shift

Which of the following statements best explains the conditions that led to the Reign of Terror?

The Committee of Public Safety had absolute power.

Which of the following is one main reason the Industrial Revolution was a turning point in his?

The traditional rural lifestyle ended for most people.

Why did Louis XIV appoint attendants?

to extend royal authority throughout France

How did Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb affect industry?

Electric lights made it for factories to run after dark.

How did enclosures contribute to the development of the Industrial Revolution?

They consolidated fields to gain larger pastures.

How did the English Civil War change England's government?

It led to the creation of a republic.

What effect did Western-style education have on the Indian elite?

It led to the development of a nationalist movement.

Why did colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?

because the colonists did not have a say in Parliament

What was the goal of Young Italy?

to unite Italy into an independent, republican nation

Which of the following was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution?

England became a limited monarchy.

What factors helped Britain become a global power?

limited trade restrictions, location, territorial expansion

What did the Zollverein economic union do for Prussia?

It dismantled tariff barriers between many German states.

How did Philip II influence the art of Spain's golden age?

He provided financial support to artists.

Adam Smith defined the free market as an economic system in which

the market functions with litle or no government intrference

The chief goal of the Congress of Vienna was to

preserve peace through a balance of power.

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How did the British relationship to India change after the Sepoy Rebellion?

the rule of the East India Company+British crown ruled India

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1
Why did Napoleon’s men eventually surrender to Haitian forces?
The French soldiers were sick and dying of yellow fever.
The Haitian general used advanced warfare tactics.
The French soldiers were inexperienced.
The French soldiers were untrained.
2
How were Western nations able to expand their control over Asia and Africa so quickly?
Their reliance on enslaved people gave them enough manpowe
brought industry to Africa and Asia, setting up factories
had strong governments, advanced economies and technolog
3
What did Africans do to resist European rule in the late 1800s?
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engagd in armed resistance established nationalist movments.
thank
you
4
Which of the following resulted in the doubling of the size of the United States?
the Kansas-Nebraska Act
the Louisiana Purchase
the Gadsden Purchase
the Mexican War
5
Which statement best explains how transportation technology advanced the Industrial Revolution?
Railroads alowed gds to travel over land but shipping by sea
rivers, ports, canals, and railroads aided the shipment
led most industries to transport their goods
6
What military advantages helped Western nations dominate much of the world in the late 1800s?
Maxim machine guns repeating rifle and steam-driven warships
chemical and biological weapons
cannons and automatic rifles
airplanes and armored tanks
7
Which of the following supports the idea that the Industrial Revolution led to change in Europe
Lack of sewage systems in cities helped spread disease.
Labor unions were against the law during the early 1800s.
Entrepreneurs earned enough wealth go above working class.
The poor lived in neighborhoods with overcrowded buildings.
8
Which sequence of events best describes the role of textile in initiating industrialization?
Demand for cotton cloth grew, cottage
industry developed, machines replaced cottage industry
and early shed factories developed.
all of the above
9
How did the experiences of the Asante and the Ethiopians differ from one another the late 1800s
all of de above
The Asante were conquered by the English
Ethiopians were sucesful in their fight against the Italians
10
Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?
to justify their authority to rule
to satisfy the demands of religious leaders
to seize the lands of feudal nobles
to ensure the good of the people
11
The tsar’s reaction on Bloody Sunday led to
further repression by the tsar.
an end to the people’s protests.
more rebellion and discontent.
the abdication of Nicholas I.
12
What is the main feature of a constitutional government?
Its power is defined and limited by law.
Its people are represented in a parliament.
It is not ruled by a monarch.
Its power is split between a monarch and a parliament.
13
What was the German Confederation?
The unification of the German states into one nation
annexation by France of German lands along the Rhine River
The unification of German states under Napoleon
A weak alliance of German states headed by Austria
14
Why did the majority of the European uprisings fail?
The uprisings failed cause rebels from countries did not wrk
uprisings failed because more people supported the monarchs
uprisings failed as a result of fighting between the classes
it faled as result of miltary forc and lack of poplar suport
15
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?
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it got other nations to ally themslves with Amercan colonist
16
What does Lincoln mean, when he says, “a house divided against itself cannot stand.”
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17
Why did industrialization help start Japan on an imperialist course?
Powerful zaibatsus
The Japanese military encouraged continued foreign expansion
access to natural resources enablng Japan to build an empire
Japan needed workers and funding for rapid industrialization
18
What was the significance of the Paris Commune?
It could rally the citizens of Paris for protests.
It could directly challenge the king’s power.
It could imprison aristocrats and other government suporters
It could distribute food to the poor.
19
What statement best describes the industrialization of other western nations after Britain?
some were ignorant
Som natons had more resrces than Britan so they could advnce
20
Why did Metternich urge conservative leaders to suppress revolutionary ideas?
He wanted conservative leaders to bring change themselves.
believed conservatve leaders would defnd peace and stability
He wanted conservative leaders to replace European monarchs.
He believed conservative leaders would protect basic rights
21
How did Germany increase its power in the late 1800s?
It became an industrial giant.
It built a navy to compete with Britain.
It promoted the idea of socialism.
It allied with the Catholic Church.
22
According to laissez-faire economists, what is the benefit of a free market?
A free market would encourage government economic policies
As prodction increased the supply of good would also increse
Under a free market, the population would continue to boom
In free market capitalists would reinvest in new businesses
23
What encouraged revolutionaries in Central Europe to fight the old order?
The ideas of liberalism and nationalism.
The desire to gain freedom of religion.
The people wanted one government.
The conservatives wanted to gain more rights.
24
How were efforts to Westernize problematic for the Ottoman empire?
were unpopular with the majority of people and ineffective.
led to population growth and conflict over foreign influence
They were incredbly costly and significantly increased taxes
25
Which of the following influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
Montesquieu's theory of the social contract
Locke's idea of popular sovereignty
Hobbes's idea of the need for a powerful government
Voltaire's idea of an enlightened monarchy
26
What statement best describes the lives of women who worked during the Industrial Revolution?
Employers made efforts to protect them
They worked 12 hours or more a day for half the pay of men
In textile mills, they changed and crawled under machinery
They avoided working in the mining industry
27
What was the impact of the English Bill of Rights on the development of democracy in England?
It gav Parliament esential powers indepndent of the monarchy
It upheld the principle of social equality for all citizens.
It made Parliament dependent upon the monarchy.
It ensured Parliament's total control over the monarchy.
28
How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Enlightenment?
It encouraged people to use reason to solve problems.
It proved the existence of natural rights.
It undermined the authority of the Church.
It revived the scientific thinking of ancient Grece and Rome
29
Which statements about population trends during the Industrial Revolution is most accurate?
Demand for labor in factories was one cause of the shift
owns built near coal and iron mines suffered
Population decreased during the first of industrialization
People left to move to farms cause of improvement in farming
30
Which of the following changes to city life would be most likely to reduce the crime rate?
installing street lights
offering public entertainment
constructing sewer systems
erecting fine buildings
31
Which of the following statements best explains the conditions that led to the Reign of Terror?
The Committee of Public Safety had absolute power.
The Directory had limited power.
Napoleon Bonaparte had taken control of the Directory.
The Jacobins had lost influence in the Legislative Assembly.
32
Which of the following BEST summarizes the causes of imperialism in the late 1800s?
all of the above
Westerners wanted to spread their religion,
sell manufactured goods
gain territory to compete with other countries.
33
Which of the following is one main reason the Industrial Revolution was a turning point in his?
Anesthtics became available for use in dentistry and surgery
People no longer neded to travel on fot or horsedrawn carts.
People stopped exchanging goods in outdoor markets.
The traditional rural lifestyle ended for most people.
34
Why did Louis XIV appoint attendants?
to impose mercantilist policies on French colonies
to check the power of the middle class
to advise him on foreign policy
to extend royal authority throughout France
35
Which statement best summarizes the difference between baroque and rococo art?
Rococo paintings often showed subjects in rural settings.
Baroque paintings were grand and complex,
all of the above
36
How did Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb affect industry?
it made people more productive so they worked fewer hours
Electric lights made it for factories to run after dark.
Having better lighting largely elimnated industral accidents
it became the biggest industry in the United States.
37
How did enclosures contribute to the development of the Industrial Revolution?
They consolidated fields to gain larger pastures.
They enabled farmers to rotate crops.
They were used to pen animals for domestication.
They helped reclaim land from the sea.
38
What was the spark that finally ignited widespread rebellion in Latin America?
Napoleon's invasion of Spain
the French Revolution
unfair political and social systems
the American Revolution
39
How did the English Civil War change England's government?
It gave power to an oligarchy of nobles.
It restored complete freedom of religion.
It established a limited monarchy.
It led to the creation of a republic.
40
What effect did Western-style education have on the Indian elite?
It let to the mass migration of the Indian elite.
the desire for an economy based solely on Western goods.
It led to the development of a nationalist movement.
It led to the desire to imitate British imperialism.
41
Why did colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?
because people who lived in Britain did not have to pay tax
becaus the taxes were higher than the colonists could afford
because the colonists did not have a say in Parliament
42
What was the goal of Young Italy?
to unite Italy into an independent, republican nation
to unite Italy under an absolute monarch
to separate Italy into north and south regions,
to keep Italy divided into separate city states
43
Which of the following was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution?
English kings lost all their power.
Parliament accepted the divine right of kings.
England became a limited monarchy.
The theaters were reopened in England.
44
What factors helped Britain become a global power?
high trade restrictions, low national debt, mercantilism
limited trade restrictions, location, alliance with France
limited trade restrictions, location, territorial expansion
high trade restrictions, control of slave trade
45
What did the Zollverein economic union do for Prussia?
It ended political fragmentation between German states.
It dismantled tariff barriers between many German states.
It unified Germany.
It created a common currency for all German states.
46
How did Philip II influence the art of Spain's golden age?
He provided financial support to artists.
He gave work only to Spanish-born artists.
He was skilled at drawing and painting.
He ruled that all art depict religious subjects.
47
Adam Smith defined the free market as an economic system in which
the market functions with litle or no government intrference
entrepreneurs cooperate to set wages and prices.
workers control the means of production.
the government regulates prices to benefit all.
48
The chief goal of the Congress of Vienna was to
establish a republic in France.
preserve peace through a balance of power.
restore Napoleon to the throne.
combine France and Prussia.
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50
How did the British relationship to India change after the Sepoy Rebellion?
The British attempted to better understand the cultural
The British disbanded the Indian army of Sepoys
the rule of the East India Company+British crown ruled India
51
What was the main reason Elizabeth I worked with Parliament?
She needed to raise funds.
She wanted to be popular with her subjects.
She rejected the notion of divine right.
She wanted Parliament to approve her royal marriage.
52
Which of the following is considered one of the successes of Napoleon III's reign?
France helped Italian nationalists defeat Austria.
Mexico was established as a French satellite.
A diplomatic agreement was signed with Prussia.
A new French constitution was written.
53
How did Muhammad Ali change Egypt?
drove Ottoman rulers away and championed Egyptian traditions
He allowed the French to build the Suez Canal
He led a conservative religious reform movement
He conquered neighboring lands and reformed Egypt's systems
54
How did religious groups respond to the challenges of industrialization?
They worked for reform and social services.
They built new churches.
They found women and children jobs.
They taught women new skills.
55
Which statement best describes child labor during the early years of the Industrial Revolution?
Mines and text factories employed large numbers of children.
Laws kept children from working in dangerous mines
Child labor did not exist before the Industrial Revolution.
Most child laborers spent part of each day in school.
56
n order to protect liberty, Montesquieu proposed that
property be distributed equally among all people.
the press should have complete freedom.
government be divided into separate branches.
people entrust their rights to a strong monarch.
57
How does a policy such as "Russification" lead to increased nationalism?
It makes people feel like a part of an occupying nation.
lets peopleto fight for ther own cultral and nationl identty
to understand the culture and language of their leaders.
58
How did the Meiji Transformation affect the social system in Japan?
The feudal system became more rigid.
Legal distinctions between classes were ended.
Women were granted the right to vote.
Shoguns directed the government.
59
Jacques Necker angered the First and Second Estates by proposing that
taxes on clergy and nobles be raised.
the government borrow more money.
the Third Estate be given a voice in government.
clergy and nobles be stripped of their political power.
60
What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?
wanted Indian soldiers to take part in putting down Muslim
wanted them to use rifle cartridges greased with animal fat
The British wanted Indian soldiers to wear boots
61
What was one immediate effect of the discovery of oil in Persia?
Rusia and Britain sent trops to protect their intersts there
France and Italy sent diplomats to secure rights to oil.
Persians became wealthy overnight.
plants were built in Persia to take advantage of oil.
62
Why was Simón Bolívar disappointed with the results of the Latin American revolutions?
He wanted to restore monarchies in Latin America.
He wanted Brazil to be democratic.
wanted better relationship with leader of European countries
He wanted Latin America to remain one independent nation.
63
Why did the famine solidify Irish resentment of British control?
Brits continued to exprt food frm Ireland and people starved
British efforts to end the famine came too late.
64
Why did big business emerge during the Industrial Revolution?
Labor unions demanded and won higher wages.
New technologies required the investment of more capital.
Governments passed laws regulating monopolies.
Competition between businesses became unnecessary.
65
What solution did Zionists propose for the problem of widespread anti-Semitism?
the promotion of European nationalism
an increase in representation in the legislature
the formation of a separate Jewish state
the strengthening of laws prohibiting anti-Semitism
66
What inspired the outbreak of uprisings in Europe?
The difference in religious ideas.
Metternich's fear of liberal ideas.
The revolts and changes of government in France.
The difference in cultures in different states.
67
How did reformers seek to change China?
They tried to modernize industry the economy, and government
They tried to overthrow the republic.
They tried to radically alter the balance of trade.
tried to return China traditional ideals such as Confuciansm
68
The Opium War was significant for Britain because it led to
increased power and trading rights in China.
the collapse of the Qing dynasty.
a decreased British influence in China.
a continued flow of opium for its people.
69
The Napoleonic Code was a reform of France's
legal system.
economic system.
educational system.
political system.
70
The main focus of utilitarianism was
preserving the privileges of the upper classes.
providing help for the working class at the expense
ensuring benefits for the growing middle class.
ensuring the greatest happiness through individual freedom
71
Which of the following best describes the reign of Queen Victoria?
often used her political power in Parliament.
She embraced a strict code of morals and manners
72
n what way did George III impact the British government?
He was unable to appoint his own ministers.
He worked closely with Parliament and the cabinet.
He imposed policies that strengthened Britain's empire.
He tried to make Parliament bend to his will.
73
Women suffragists were
incarcerated for going on hunger strikes.
supported by Queen Victoria.
united in their tactics to achieve suffrage for women.
divided over the use of violence to achieve their goals.
74
Which value most shaped middle class home life during the later Industrial Revolution?
laissez-faire economics
the cult of domesticity
social Darwinism
the social gospel
75
What was Bismarck's message in his "blood and iron" speech?
to unite the Catholic Church and the government
to urge Germans to go to war against Napoleon
to convince the legislature to promote social reform
to build up the army
76
Prince Metternich of Austria found the idea of Italian unification impossible because
Italy had been divided culturally and economically for years
most Italians wanted to be part of Austria, not part of Itly
a unified Italy would give the Papal States too much power.
Austria France and Spain had ancient rights to Italian lands
77
Which of the following is a difference between socialism and communism?
s prohibits all private ownership of production c does not
s allows that natural resources can be owned; c does not.
s supported the estblshmnt of Utopian communities c did not.
s
78
For what reason did Persia attract foreign interest in the early 1900s?
There were no taxes in Persia in the early 1900s.
Persia had a multitude of untapped natural resources.
Oil was discovered in Persia.
Persia offered very favorable trade agreements.
79
Which factors caused the population of Europe to soar between 1800 and 1900?
The poor were treated at hospitals and survived surgeries.
Medicine advanced, and the death rate fell.
People bathed more and ate less.
Cities grew, and families had more children.
80
Why did Bismarck try to limit the influence of the Catholic Church and socialists?
He felt they had too many religious ideas.
He worried they would join forces.
He felt they had the financial means to support an uprising.
felt they drew peoples alegiance away from the German state
81
What common goal did the revolutions throughout the Austrian Empire have?
people wanted indepndent goverments and written constitution
Kossuth led the revolutions throughout the Austrian Empire.
Many countries won ther independence fromAustrian Empire
successful in stopping the spread of revolutionary ideals.
82
Why was Darwin's theory controversial in the 1800s?
It contradicted the biblical view of creation.
It challenged older views of the age of the Earth.
It was considered unsound by most scientists.
It was used to condemn the actions of big business.
83
Why did most of the uprisings fail in 1848?
The Pope helped defend the monarchies.
frce was usd aganst revolutionares who didnt hav mas support
Revolutionaries formed weak constitutions.
84
Aftr the Amercan Revoltion begn wich of the folowing action did the Continntal Congres tak FRST
It raised an army and put George Washington in charge.
It declared independence from Britain.
It demanded that George III repeal colonial taxes.
It gained the support of France.
85
Besides financial reform, what else drove the Third Estate to declare itself a National Asembly
The Estate wanted more apointmets to bureaucratic positions
The Third Estate wanted more of a say in foreign affairs.
The Third Estate wanted the king and ministers to leave
The Third Estate wanted political and social reform.
86
Which had the greatest impact on transportation during the second Industrial Revolution?
the dynamo
the Bessemer process
the steam engine
the internal combustion engine
87
What was the goal of realist writers and artists?
to present reality and comment on social wrongs
to provide suggestions for political reform
to denounce all doctors and scientists
to give the lower class hope and strength
88
Which helped improve working conditions in many mines and factories during the late 1800s?
the rise of the middle class
the growth of labor unions
the formation of monopolies
the introduction of the assembly line
89
With which of the following statements would a framer of the U.S. Constitution disagree?
Government works best when it is founded upon the consent
Government should let people to folow any religon they chose
Government should respect all basic human rights.
Governments best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms
90
How did European nations come to rule most of Africa, despite the strong African kingdoms?
The Europeans had better methods of government.
Europeans convinced Africans that their ways were superior.
The Europeans converted Africans to Christianity.
The Europeans had superior weapons.
91
Which of the following was most responsible for Napoleon's rise to power?
his use of absolute power
his devotion to republican ideals
his reputation as a military leader
the support given to him by the pope
92
Why had colleges and universities changed their curriculum by the late 1800s?
All jobs required people to read and write.
peple wer working in jobs neded scince and enginering skils.
Companies and factories were demanding people who read Latin
Women were now attending colleges.
93
Louis Pasteur helped improve public health by
finding a cure for tuberculosis.
encouraging new surgical practices.
applying germ theory to combat disease.
improving conditions in hospitals.
94
How did the 15th Amendment expand democracy in the United States?
It gave African American men the right to vote.
It granted all African Americans citizenship.
It protected African Americans from discrimination.
It ended slavery in the United States.
95
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96
Which event was one of the causes of the French Revolution in 1830?
Men were not given the right to vote.
Workers demanded better labor laws.
Charles X suspended the legislature and restricted the press
Citizens were angered by the recession.
97
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98
The Dual Monarchy failed to end nationalist demands because
too much power was given to the Czechs in Bohemia.
only Hungary received any autonomy and additional power.
the various peoples fought among themselves for more power.
99
How did Henry IV help reunite France after the Wars of Religion?
He converted to Catholicism+granted rights to the Huguenots
He revoked the Edict of Nantes.
He had the Huguenots expelled from France.
He built a new royal palace at Versailles.
100
What was a difference between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League?
The National Congress did not allow Muslims to participate.
The Muslim League wanted a separate Muslim state.
The Muslim League did not want to end British rule.
wanted to consider a separate Hindu state.
101
How did the Berlin Conference decide Africa’s fate?
set new rules for the settlement and development of colonies
gave the Germans the right to colonize most of East Africa
102
What was the goal of impressionist painters?
to inspire people to celebrate beauty
to portray the harsh realities of life in cities
to give readers a sense of unchanging reality
to capture the eye's first impression of a scene
103
Which of the following was a long-term cause of the Thirty Years’ War?
the Protestant Reformation
the Peace of Westphalia
the Defenestration of Prague
the depopulation of Europe
104
Early socialism was most concerned with
sharing all property and means of production.
distinguishing the rich from the poor.
creating a Utopian society for all.
producing and distributing the most goods.
105
What important contribution did James Watt make to the Industrial Revolution?
He developed ways to increase crop yields.
He perfected a new source of energy.
He developed a seed drill for planting.
He improved methods of iron smelting.
106
What was the purpose of court ceremonies such as the levée?
to encourage literature and the arts
to share power with the nobles
to help the king govern more efficiently
to keep nobles under the control of the king
107
Why did the Ottoman ruler in Egypt lose control of the Suez Canal?
could not repay loans on the canal and so sold shares 2 brit
He was busy trying to put down revolts from nationalists.
put the interests of the British ahead of the Egyptian peopl
He could not fight the British with the small Egyptian army.
108
What changes did the Meiji Restoration bring about in Japan?
strong nationalism and a return to traditional values
government ownership and control over all busines
rapid industrializaton modernization and change in governmen
109
What did Father Hidalgo and Father Morelos have in common?
their desire to become Pope
their belief that wealthy creoles should rule Mexico
their belief that slavery was necessary
belief that all Mexicans should benefit from improvements
110
Identify two major effects of new technology on business during the Industrial Revolution.
Workers made more money and worked fewer hours.
Fewer goods were manufactured and sold.
Production became faster and less expensive.
The streets were less traveled and cleaner.
111
Who supplied the capital that helped Britain industrialize?
the British government
investors willing to take risks
talented inventors with new ideas
the rapidly growing labor force
112
Members of the legislature of France's Third Republic formed coalition governments because
no single party could get al votes to control the government
main political parties were required to rule by consensus.
coalition governments are more stable systems.
coalition governments give more people a voice.
113
Catherine the Great built on Peter the Great's accomplishments by
allying with Poland to expand Russia's European territories
destroying the wealth and privileges of the nobility.
sponsring Rusian expansion acros Siberia and Bering Strait
acquiring new territory and expanding serfdom.
114
Why were the first factories more efficient than the earlier putting-out system?
They could be built in any location.
They alowed laborers to build a product from start to finish
They brought workers and machines together in one place.
They did not require an outside source of power.
115
How did the majority of British people view Indian culture?
Indian culture was made up of many diverse groups
They considered Indians their intellectual equals.
They dismissed Indian culture as inferior to their own.
They sought to incrporate Indian cultre into their education
116
Which is an example of Peter the Great’s legacy?
He expanded Russian territory.
He created a more democratic monarchy.
He established Russia’s first warm-water port.
He put an end to all serfdom.
117
During the Industrial Revolution, how did economics drive political change?
The Luddites caused economic damage
The working class lost political power as they sought jobs
The growing middle class demanded more democracy,
Wealthy entrprnurs entred the upper class and became members
118
By 1900, women in Britain and the United States had not yet won the right to
own property.
get an education.
vote
work outside the home.
119
Haitian slaves rose up in revolt in 1791 after being inspired by
Toussaint L'Ouverture's push for religious freedom.
Napoleon's offer of freedom.
promises delivered by rich sugar plantation owners.
talk of liberty and equality.
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What did romantic poetry, music, and art have in common?
They stressed the importance and power of love.
They stirred strong emotion and intense feelings in audience
They appealed to their audience through logic and reason.
They sought to expres social ills and offer ideas for reform
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What made it possible for Japan to be successful at dominating Korea?
It had a culture that Korea admired.
It offered excellent trading rates.
It offered to build schools and hospitals.
It had a modern army and navy.
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Why was the Bastille an important symbol to the French?
It represented the social injustice of the ancien regime.
Its destruction forced Louis XVI to step down.
It held political prisoners that demanded reform.
It contained guns and ammunition.
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How was the Taiping Rebellion different from the Boxer Uprising?
all of the above
The Taiping Rebellion targeted the Qing dynasty
while the Boxer Uprising targeted foreigners.
none of the above
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Why did the population of Britain increase in the mid-1700s?
People moved to cities from farm villages to find employmnt.
Better farming led to a food surplus, so fewer people died
Population statistcs clearly show that people were healthier
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The main goal of the Zionist movement was
to secure financial protection for Jews.
to establish a Jewish homeland.
to help Jews emigrate to America.
to change the French government.
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How did city life change during the last 1800s and early 1900s?
Urban workers began to move to the suburbs.
Standards of living fell as wages dropped.
Improved sanitation slowed the spread of disease.
Neighborhoods became more crowded.
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A key component of the U.S. government under the Constitution is
the separation of powers among diferent branchs of governmnt
a legslative branch whose membrs are picked by the president
an executve branch that has final authorty over al decisions
a judicial branch that has the power to make laws.
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Why was James I resistant to working with Parliament?
He believed in the absolute power of kings.
He wanted to create a limited monarchy.
He did not agree with the policies of the prime minister.
He wanted to strengthen the Church of England.
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How do direct and indirect rule differ?
Direct rule officials governed indirect rulelocals governed
Direct rule: monarch ruled colony; indirect rule:elf-govern
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What was one negative effect of British rule over India?
worsening infrastructure
introduction of expensive goods to the Indian market
worsening banditry
deforestation
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How did the United States approach Japan to begin trade?
sent gifts and greetings to the shogun with an invitation
It fired upon Japan's coast,
sent well-armed ships with a letter from President Fillmore
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Industrialization spread because
to trade its technology for labor and natural resources.
Britain shared the tech in order to gain trading partners.
other nations wanted to have the same economic opportunities
Parliament relaxed Britain's mnopoly on industrial technlogy
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How did Ram Mohun Roy hope to transform Indian culture and society?
He wanted to combine Hindu customs
wanted modrnize education in Idia+ restrng prid->Indin cltre
He wanted to start an Indian nationalism movement
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How did Westerners justify their right to rule over other people?
They adopted tradition of the colnized cultures as their own
They believed that Western culture was superior to others.
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In the early 1800s, the main goal of conservatives was
to write constitutions with a separation of powers.
to obtain independence from foreign rule.
to restore power to monarchies.
to form a more liberal government.
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What was one way that working-class women differed from middle-class women?
They supported temperance and the women's suffrage movement.
They were expected to take care of the home and children.
They often worked outside the home in factories.
They enjoyed greater financial independence.
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What was one long-term benefit of the Industrial Revolution?
Over time, poverty was eliminated in industrialized nations.
industrial countries the overall standard of living improved
Governments took greater control over the economy.
Factory work allowed women to earn as much money as men.
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What was one way that James Watt's steam technology contributed to the Industrial Revolution?
Steam engine improved the shipping of goods and raw material
Steam engines powered the flying shuttle,
used steam to improve the speed of spinning thread.
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The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to
protect each individual's natural rights.
provide a nation with stability
protect the power of monarchs.
insure complete equality among all citizens.
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According to Marx, what would be the main characteristic of communism?
a society were the ecnmy worked witout goverment interfrence
a clasles societyin which wealth and power are equaly shared
a community in which work was shared and property was owned
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What was one result of the English Civil War?
Parliament was disbanded.
Cromwell organized the New Model Army.
Charles I was executed.
The Long Parliament began.
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What stirred the sans-culottes to riot?
attempts to restore the monarchy
rising bread prices
the emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte
the return of the émigrés
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How did Egypt fall under British control?
Egyptian nationalists refused to pay back British loans.
Egyptian nationalists aided the British military.
Britain conquered Egypt through military conquest.
Britain first gained an economic foothold in Egypt.
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What was one of Britain's primary contributions to industrialism?
The British government freely exported new technology
Brtish invntors developed new machnes for the textle indstry
Britain developed new farming practices
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What was the main goal of the Boxer Uprising?
to help correct China’s balance of trade
to modernize China
to overthrow the empress
to drive out foreign influences
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Adam Smith favored an economic system in which
the government played no role in the economy.
business put the public good ahead of the desire for profit.
the government ensured a favorable balance of trade.
prices were determined by supply and demand.
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What was the role of missionaries in the colonization of Africa?
educatd Africns European ways hlpd to weaken African cltres.
They paved the way for explorers to claim African colonies
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Why did some workers organize unions?
to reduce work stoppages
to support large corporations
to improve their working conditions
to help women get factory jobs
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What helped the British reverse their trade deficit with China?
the popularity of imported opium in China
the increased input of the Industrial Revolution
the increased demand for Western goods
the lifting of trade regulations
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How did Koreans react to Japanese rule?
They used violence against Japanese bureaucrats.
They reacted with indifference to the change.
They resisted with a widespread nonviolence movement.
They welcomed Japan as a superior state.
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What aspect of the French Revolution inspired creole leaders like Simón Bolívar?
the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity
the structure of the French social system
the ability of the French to fight off foreign rule
the importance of nationalism
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Who were the Jacobins?
members of the clergy who soght to restre the Catholc Church
radical members of the Leg. Ass ;supported republicn prncipl
aristocrats who fled France as the Revolution became radical
workingclass men and women who wanted to ablish the monarchy
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Why did Charles V have difficulty governing his empire?
Constant warfare had exhausted Spain's money supply.
Ottoman forces threatened to invade Spain.
Nobles were unwilling to give up their feudal privileges.
Hapsburg lands were spread out over too wide an area.
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Which answer best describes how the Dreyfus Affair divided French society?
It led to increased reform of the Church.
It increased oposition to the Church by the army and Royalst
pitted Royalist andthe Church against liberal and republican
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How did radicals such as Robespierre justify the use of terror?
were afraid the king would attempt to seize power again.
wanted to recruit people to fight against foreign invaders.
They sought to preserve the republic from its enemies.
feared the growing power of the Jacobins and sans-culottes.
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Why was the Wahhabi movement in Arabia a threat to the Ottoman empire?
Its members sought to return Arabian princes
.....they wanted to return to Muhammad's original teachings.
Its members overthrew the Ottoman rulers in Arabia
ts members wanted to westernize education and revolted
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Which of the following made Paris “ripe for revolution” in 1848?
Only Liberals supported the government.
The economy was in a recession.
Radicals had taken sole control of the government.
Socialists were demanding the return of Louis Philippe.
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Why did some business owners form corporations?
to create a laissez-faire economy
to raise money to expand into different areas
to buy more stock in competitors' companies
to regulate the free-enterprise system

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