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

the market functions with litle or no government intrference

Which statement best describes child labor during the early years of the Industrial Revolution?

Mines and text factories employed large numbers of children.

How did Ram Mohun Roy hope to transform Indian culture and society?

wanted modrnize education in Idia+ restrng prid->Indin cltre

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

rivers, ports, canals, and railroads aided the shipment

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

England became a limited monarchy.

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.

Why did some workers organize unions?

to improve their working conditions

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Why did Bismarck try to limit the influence of the Catholic Church and socialists?

felt they drew peoples alegiance away from the German state

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

They consolidated fields to gain larger pastures.

Which of the following is considered one of the successes of Napoleon III's reign?

A new French constitution was written.

What did the Zollverein economic union do for Prussia?

It dismantled tariff barriers between many German states.

Why was the Wahhabi movement in Arabia a threat to the Ottoman empire?

.....they wanted to return to Muhammad's original teachings.

Besides financial reform, what else drove the Third Estate to declare itself a National Asembly

The Third Estate wanted political and social reform.

The Opium War was significant for Britain because it led to

increased power and trading rights in China.

Which of the following was most responsible for Napoleon's rise to power?

his reputation as a military leader

What was the significance of the Paris Commune?

It could rally the citizens of Paris for protests.

During the Industrial Revolution, how did economics drive political change?

The growing middle class demanded more democracy,

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

Jacques Necker angered the First and Second Estates by proposing that

taxes on clergy and nobles be raised.

Prince Metternich of Austria found the idea of Italian unification impossible because

Italy had been divided culturally and economically for years

What was the German Confederation?

A weak alliance of German states headed by Austria

The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to

protect each individual's natural rights.

How does a policy such as "Russification" lead to increased nationalism?

lets peopleto fight for ther own cultral and nationl identty

Why did industrialization help start Japan on an imperialist course?

access to natural resources enablng Japan to build an empire

A key component of the U.S. government under the Constitution is

the separation of powers among diferent branchs of governmnt

What is the main feature of a constitutional government?

Its power is defined and limited by law.

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.

What aspect of the French Revolution inspired creole leaders like Simón Bolívar?

the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity

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

It led to the creation of a republic.

What inspired the outbreak of uprisings in Europe?

The revolts and changes of government in France.

What common goal did the revolutions throughout the Austrian Empire have?

people wanted indepndent goverments and written constitution

How did European nations come to rule most of Africa, despite the strong African kingdoms?

The Europeans had superior weapons.

Who were the Jacobins?

radical members of the Leg. Ass ;supported republicn prncipl

Why did Metternich urge conservative leaders to suppress revolutionary ideas?

believed conservatve leaders would defnd peace and stability

How did the majority of British people view Indian culture?

They dismissed Indian culture as inferior to their own.

Why did the majority of the European uprisings fail?

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

Women suffragists were

divided over the use of violence to achieve their goals.

What important contribution did James Watt make to the Industrial Revolution?

He perfected a new source of energy.

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1
Adam Smith defined the free market as an economic system in which
the government regulates prices to benefit all.
the market functions with litle or no government intrference
entrepreneurs cooperate to set wages and prices.
workers control the means of production.
2
Which statement best describes child labor during the early years of the Industrial Revolution?
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.
Mines and text factories employed large numbers of children.
3
How did Ram Mohun Roy hope to transform Indian culture and society?
He wanted to combine Hindu customs
He wanted to start an Indian nationalism movement
wanted modrnize education in Idia+ restrng prid->Indin cltre
4
Which of the following resulted in the doubling of the size of the United States?
the Gadsden Purchase
the Louisiana Purchase
the Mexican War
the Kansas-Nebraska Act
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
Which of the following was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution?
Parliament accepted the divine right of kings.
The theaters were reopened in England.
English kings lost all their power.
England became a limited monarchy.
7
Aftr the Amercan Revoltion begn wich of the folowing action did the Continntal Congres tak FRST
It demanded that George III repeal colonial taxes.
It gained the support of France.
It declared independence from Britain.
It raised an army and put George Washington in charge.
8
Why did some workers organize unions?
to help women get factory jobs
to support large corporations
to reduce work stoppages
to improve their working conditions
9
The Napoleonic Code was a reform of France's
legal system.
educational system.
economic system.
political system.
10
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11
Why did Bismarck try to limit the influence of the Catholic Church and socialists?
He felt they had too many religious ideas.
He felt they had the financial means to support an uprising.
felt they drew peoples alegiance away from the German state
He worried they would join forces.
12
Which helped improve working conditions in many mines and factories during the late 1800s?
the formation of monopolies
the introduction of the assembly line
the growth of labor unions
the rise of the middle class
13
How did enclosures contribute to the development of the Industrial Revolution?
They consolidated fields to gain larger pastures.
They were used to pen animals for domestication.
They enabled farmers to rotate crops.
They helped reclaim land from the sea.
14
What stirred the sans-culottes to riot?
rising bread prices
the return of the émigrés
the emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte
attempts to restore the monarchy
15
Which of the following is considered one of the successes of Napoleon III's reign?
Mexico was established as a French satellite.
A new French constitution was written.
A diplomatic agreement was signed with Prussia.
France helped Italian nationalists defeat Austria.
16
By 1900, women in Britain and the United States had not yet won the right to
work outside the home.
get an education.
own property.
vote
17
What did the Zollverein economic union do for Prussia?
It unified Germany.
It created a common currency for all German states.
It ended political fragmentation between German states.
It dismantled tariff barriers between many German states.
18
What was the main reason Elizabeth I worked with Parliament?
She wanted Parliament to approve her royal marriage.
She needed to raise funds.
She rejected the notion of divine right.
She wanted to be popular with her subjects.
19
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.
ts members wanted to westernize education and revolted
Its members overthrew the Ottoman rulers in Arabia
20
Besides financial reform, what else drove the Third Estate to declare itself a National Asembly
The Third Estate wanted political and social reform.
The Third Estate wanted the king and ministers to leave
The Third Estate wanted more of a say in foreign affairs.
The Estate wanted more apointmets to bureaucratic positions
21
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22
Which sequence of events best describes the role of textile in initiating industrialization?
all of the above
industry developed, machines replaced cottage industry
and early shed factories developed.
Demand for cotton cloth grew, cottage
23
The Opium War was significant for Britain because it led to
a continued flow of opium for its people.
increased power and trading rights in China.
a decreased British influence in China.
the collapse of the Qing dynasty.
24
Which of the following was most responsible for Napoleon's rise to power?
the support given to him by the pope
his devotion to republican ideals
his use of absolute power
his reputation as a military leader
25
What was the significance of the Paris Commune?
It could distribute food to the poor.
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
26
During the Industrial Revolution, how did economics drive political change?
The working class lost political power as they sought jobs
The Luddites caused economic damage
The growing middle class demanded more democracy,
Wealthy entrprnurs entred the upper class and became members
27
What was one way that James Watt's steam technology contributed to the Industrial Revolution?
Steam engines powered the flying shuttle,
Steam engine improved the shipping of goods and raw material
used steam to improve the speed of spinning thread.
28
Jacques Necker angered the First and Second Estates by proposing that
the Third Estate be given a voice in government.
the government borrow more money.
clergy and nobles be stripped of their political power.
taxes on clergy and nobles be raised.
29
Prince Metternich of Austria found the idea of Italian unification impossible because
most Italians wanted to be part of Austria, not part of Itly
Italy had been divided culturally and economically for years
Austria France and Spain had ancient rights to Italian lands
a unified Italy would give the Papal States too much power.
30
What was the German Confederation?
annexation by France of German lands along the Rhine River
The unification of the German states into one nation
A weak alliance of German states headed by Austria
The unification of German states under Napoleon
31
The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to
protect the power of monarchs.
provide a nation with stability
insure complete equality among all citizens.
protect each individual's natural rights.
32
How does a policy such as "Russification" lead to increased nationalism?
It makes people feel like a part of an occupying nation.
to understand the culture and language of their leaders.
lets peopleto fight for ther own cultral and nationl identty
33
Why did industrialization help start Japan on an imperialist course?
access to natural resources enablng Japan to build an empire
Japan needed workers and funding for rapid industrialization
The Japanese military encouraged continued foreign expansion
Powerful zaibatsus
34
A key component of the U.S. government under the Constitution is
a judicial branch that has the power to make laws.
an executve branch that has final authorty over al decisions
the separation of powers among diferent branchs of governmnt
a legslative branch whose membrs are picked by the president
35
What is the main feature of a constitutional government?
It is not ruled by a monarch.
Its people are represented in a parliament.
Its power is split between a monarch and a parliament.
Its power is defined and limited by law.
36
The tsar’s reaction on Bloody Sunday led to
further repression by the tsar.
more rebellion and discontent.
the abdication of Nicholas I.
an end to the people’s protests.
37
Which of the following is one main reason the Industrial Revolution was a turning point in his?
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.
Anesthtics became available for use in dentistry and surgery
38
What aspect of the French Revolution inspired creole leaders like Simón Bolívar?
the ability of the French to fight off foreign rule
the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity
the structure of the French social system
the importance of nationalism
39
For what reason did Persia attract foreign interest in the early 1900s?
Persia offered very favorable trade agreements.
There were no taxes in Persia in the early 1900s.
Persia had a multitude of untapped natural resources.
Oil was discovered in Persia.
40
How did the English Civil War change England's government?
It established a limited monarchy.
It restored complete freedom of religion.
It led to the creation of a republic.
It gave power to an oligarchy of nobles.
41
What inspired the outbreak of uprisings in Europe?
Metternich's fear of liberal ideas.
The difference in cultures in different states.
The difference in religious ideas.
The revolts and changes of government in France.
42
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.
43
How did European nations come to rule most of Africa, despite the strong African kingdoms?
The Europeans converted Africans to Christianity.
The Europeans had better methods of government.
The Europeans had superior weapons.
Europeans convinced Africans that their ways were superior.
44
Who were the Jacobins?
radical members of the Leg. Ass ;supported republicn prncipl
workingclass men and women who wanted to ablish the monarchy
aristocrats who fled France as the Revolution became radical
members of the clergy who soght to restre the Catholc Church
45
Which of the following was a long-term cause of the Thirty Years’ War?
the depopulation of Europe
the Peace of Westphalia
the Defenestration of Prague
the Protestant Reformation
46
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47
Why did Metternich urge conservative leaders to suppress revolutionary ideas?
He wanted conservative leaders to replace European monarchs.
He believed conservative leaders would protect basic rights
believed conservatve leaders would defnd peace and stability
He wanted conservative leaders to bring change themselves.
48
How did the majority of British people view Indian culture?
They sought to incrporate Indian cultre into their education
They dismissed Indian culture as inferior to their own.
They considered Indians their intellectual equals.
Indian culture was made up of many diverse groups
49
Why did the majority of the European uprisings fail?
The uprisings failed cause rebels from countries did not wrk
it faled as result of miltary forc and lack of poplar suport
uprisings failed because more people supported the monarchs
uprisings failed as a result of fighting between the classes
50
Women suffragists were
supported by Queen Victoria.
divided over the use of violence to achieve their goals.
incarcerated for going on hunger strikes.
united in their tactics to achieve suffrage for women.
51
What important contribution did James Watt make to the Industrial Revolution?
He developed a seed drill for planting.
He perfected a new source of energy.
He developed ways to increase crop yields.
He improved methods of iron smelting.
52
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
53
How was the Taiping Rebellion different from the Boxer Uprising?
all of the above
while the Boxer Uprising targeted foreigners.
none of the above
The Taiping Rebellion targeted the Qing dynasty
54
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?
it got other nations to ally themslves with Amercan colonist
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55
What solution did Zionists propose for the problem of widespread anti-Semitism?
an increase in representation in the legislature
the strengthening of laws prohibiting anti-Semitism
the promotion of European nationalism
the formation of a separate Jewish state
56
Why did colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?
becaus the taxes were higher than the colonists could afford
because people who lived in Britain did not have to pay tax
because the colonists did not have a say in Parliament
57
The Dual Monarchy failed to end nationalist demands because
only Hungary received any autonomy and additional power.
too much power was given to the Czechs in Bohemia.
the various peoples fought among themselves for more power.
58
According to laissez-faire economists, what is the benefit of a free market?
In free market capitalists would reinvest in new businesses
A free market would encourage government economic policies
Under a free market, the population would continue to boom
As prodction increased the supply of good would also increse
59
What factors helped Britain become a global power?
limited trade restrictions, location, territorial expansion
high trade restrictions, low national debt, mercantilism
high trade restrictions, control of slave trade
limited trade restrictions, location, alliance with France
60
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61
Which is an example of Peter the Great’s legacy?
He expanded Russian territory.
He put an end to all serfdom.
He created a more democratic monarchy.
He established Russia’s first warm-water port.
62
Industrialization spread because
to trade its technology for labor and natural resources.
other nations wanted to have the same economic opportunities
Parliament relaxed Britain's mnopoly on industrial technlogy
Britain shared the tech in order to gain trading partners.
63
What effect did Western-style education have on the Indian elite?
It led to the development of a nationalist movement.
It led to the desire to imitate British imperialism.
It let to the mass migration of the Indian elite.
the desire for an economy based solely on Western goods.
64
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
65
What does Lincoln mean, when he says, “a house divided against itself cannot stand.”
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66
Identify two major effects of new technology on business during the Industrial Revolution.
Production became faster and less expensive.
The streets were less traveled and cleaner.
Workers made more money and worked fewer hours.
Fewer goods were manufactured and sold.
67
What did Africans do to resist European rule in the late 1800s?
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68
How did reformers seek to change China?
They tried to overthrow the republic.
They tried to radically alter the balance of trade.
tried to return China traditional ideals such as Confuciansm
They tried to modernize industry the economy, and government
69
Why did Louis XIV appoint attendants?
to impose mercantilist policies on French colonies
to advise him on foreign policy
to check the power of the middle class
to extend royal authority throughout France
70
Which statements about population trends during the Industrial Revolution is most accurate?
People left to move to farms cause of improvement in farming
Demand for labor in factories was one cause of the shift
Population decreased during the first of industrialization
owns built near coal and iron mines suffered
71
Which of the following changes to city life would be most likely to reduce the crime rate?
offering public entertainment
constructing sewer systems
erecting fine buildings
installing street lights
72
How did Koreans react to Japanese rule?
They reacted with indifference to the change.
They resisted with a widespread nonviolence movement.
They used violence against Japanese bureaucrats.
They welcomed Japan as a superior state.
73
Which of the following statements best explains the conditions that led to the Reign of Terror?
The Jacobins had lost influence in the Legislative Assembly.
The Directory had limited power.
The Committee of Public Safety had absolute power.
Napoleon Bonaparte had taken control of the Directory.
74
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
Governments best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms
Government should respect all basic human rights.
Government should let people to folow any religon they chose
75
Which of the following supports the idea that the Industrial Revolution led to change in Europe
Entrepreneurs earned enough wealth go above working class.
The poor lived in neighborhoods with overcrowded buildings.
Labor unions were against the law during the early 1800s.
Lack of sewage systems in cities helped spread disease.
76
The main goal of the Zionist movement was
to secure financial protection for Jews.
to establish a Jewish homeland.
to change the French government.
to help Jews emigrate to America.
77
Early socialism was most concerned with
creating a Utopian society for all.
distinguishing the rich from the poor.
producing and distributing the most goods.
sharing all property and means of production.
78
Why did the population of Britain increase in the mid-1700s?
Population statistcs clearly show that people were healthier
Better farming led to a food surplus, so fewer people died
People moved to cities from farm villages to find employmnt.
79
Adam Smith favored an economic system in which
prices were determined by supply and demand.
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.
80
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
81
Louis Pasteur helped improve public health by
finding a cure for tuberculosis.
improving conditions in hospitals.
encouraging new surgical practices.
applying germ theory to combat disease.
82
What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?
wanted them to use rifle cartridges greased with animal fat
The British wanted Indian soldiers to wear boots
wanted Indian soldiers to take part in putting down Muslim
83
How were efforts to Westernize problematic for the Ottoman empire?
They were incredbly costly and significantly increased taxes
led to population growth and conflict over foreign influence
were unpopular with the majority of people and ineffective.
84
Why did some business owners form corporations?
to raise money to expand into different areas
to buy more stock in competitors' companies
to regulate the free-enterprise system
to create a laissez-faire economy
85
How did Westerners justify their right to rule over other people?
They believed that Western culture was superior to others.
They adopted tradition of the colnized cultures as their own
86
Which had the greatest impact on transportation during the second Industrial Revolution?
the internal combustion engine
the dynamo
the steam engine
the Bessemer process
87
n what way did George III impact the British government?
He was unable to appoint his own ministers.
He tried to make Parliament bend to his will.
He worked closely with Parliament and the cabinet.
He imposed policies that strengthened Britain's empire.
88
What did romantic poetry, music, and art have in common?
They sought to expres social ills and offer ideas for reform
They stirred strong emotion and intense feelings in audience
They stressed the importance and power of love.
They appealed to their audience through logic and reason.
89
Catherine the Great built on Peter the Great's accomplishments by
destroying the wealth and privileges of the nobility.
acquiring new territory and expanding serfdom.
allying with Poland to expand Russia's European territories
sponsring Rusian expansion acros Siberia and Bering Strait
90
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.
91
Why was Simón Bolívar disappointed with the results of the Latin American revolutions?
wanted better relationship with leader of European countries
He wanted to restore monarchies in Latin America.
He wanted Latin America to remain one independent nation.
He wanted Brazil to be democratic.
92
Why was James I resistant to working with Parliament?
He did not agree with the policies of the prime minister.
He wanted to strengthen the Church of England.
He believed in the absolute power of kings.
He wanted to create a limited monarchy.
93
What was one way that working-class women differed from middle-class women?
They enjoyed greater financial independence.
They were expected to take care of the home and children.
They often worked outside the home in factories.
They supported temperance and the women's suffrage movement.
94
In the early 1800s, the main goal of conservatives was
to form a more liberal government.
to restore power to monarchies.
to write constitutions with a separation of powers.
to obtain independence from foreign rule.
95
What changes did the Meiji Restoration bring about in Japan?
government ownership and control over all busines
strong nationalism and a return to traditional values
rapid industrializaton modernization and change in governmen
96
What military advantages helped Western nations dominate much of the world in the late 1800s?
airplanes and armored tanks
Maxim machine guns repeating rifle and steam-driven warships
cannons and automatic rifles
chemical and biological weapons
97
How did the 15th Amendment expand democracy in the United States?
It protected African Americans from discrimination.
It ended slavery in the United States.
It gave African American men the right to vote.
It granted all African Americans citizenship.
98
Why was Darwin's theory controversial in the 1800s?
It was used to condemn the actions of big business.
It challenged older views of the age of the Earth.
It contradicted the biblical view of creation.
It was considered unsound by most scientists.
99
Which of the following influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
Montesquieu's theory of the social contract
Voltaire's idea of an enlightened monarchy
Locke's idea of popular sovereignty
Hobbes's idea of the need for a powerful government
100
Which of the following best describes the reign of Queen Victoria?
She embraced a strict code of morals and manners
often used her political power in Parliament.
101
What was the spark that finally ignited widespread rebellion in Latin America?
unfair political and social systems
the French Revolution
Napoleon's invasion of Spain
the American Revolution
102
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 ruled that all art depict religious subjects.
He was skilled at drawing and painting.
103
The main focus of utilitarianism was
providing help for the working class at the expense
ensuring benefits for the growing middle class.
preserving the privileges of the upper classes.
ensuring the greatest happiness through individual freedom
104
Who supplied the capital that helped Britain industrialize?
talented inventors with new ideas
the rapidly growing labor force
investors willing to take risks
the British government
105
What was one immediate effect of the discovery of oil in Persia?
France and Italy sent diplomats to secure rights to oil.
Rusia and Britain sent trops to protect their intersts there
plants were built in Persia to take advantage of oil.
Persians became wealthy overnight.
106
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.
107
What was the purpose of court ceremonies such as the levée?
to share power with the nobles
to help the king govern more efficiently
to keep nobles under the control of the king
to encourage literature and the arts
108
Which event was one of the causes of the French Revolution in 1830?
Charles X suspended the legislature and restricted the press
Workers demanded better labor laws.
Men were not given the right to vote.
Citizens were angered by the recession.
109
What was Bismarck's message in his "blood and iron" speech?
to urge Germans to go to war against Napoleon
to build up the army
to convince the legislature to promote social reform
to unite the Catholic Church and the government
110
Which of the following is a difference between socialism and communism?
s allows that natural resources can be owned; c does not.
s supported the estblshmnt of Utopian communities c did not.
s
s prohibits all private ownership of production c does not
111
Which factors caused the population of Europe to soar between 1800 and 1900?
People bathed more and ate less.
The poor were treated at hospitals and survived surgeries.
Medicine advanced, and the death rate fell.
Cities grew, and families had more children.
112
How did city life change during the last 1800s and early 1900s?
Neighborhoods became more crowded.
Standards of living fell as wages dropped.
Improved sanitation slowed the spread of disease.
Urban workers began to move to the suburbs.
113
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
114
How did Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb affect industry?
it became the biggest industry in the United States.
Having better lighting largely elimnated industral accidents
it made people more productive so they worked fewer hours
Electric lights made it for factories to run after dark.
115
Why did Napoleon’s men eventually surrender to Haitian forces?
The French soldiers were sick and dying of yellow fever.
The French soldiers were untrained.
The French soldiers were inexperienced.
The Haitian general used advanced warfare tactics.
116
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
117
Why had colleges and universities changed their curriculum by the late 1800s?
All jobs required people to read and write.
Companies and factories were demanding people who read Latin
peple wer working in jobs neded scince and enginering skils.
Women were now attending colleges.
118
Which of the following made Paris “ripe for revolution” in 1848?
The economy was in a recession.
Radicals had taken sole control of the government.
Socialists were demanding the return of Louis Philippe.
Only Liberals supported the government.
119
How do direct and indirect rule differ?
Direct rule officials governed indirect rulelocals governed
Direct rule: monarch ruled colony; indirect rule:elf-govern
120
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.
121
What was the goal of realist writers and artists?
to present reality and comment on social wrongs
to denounce all doctors and scientists
to provide suggestions for political reform
to give the lower class hope and strength
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What was a difference between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League?
The Muslim League wanted a separate Muslim state.
The Muslim League did not want to end British rule.
The National Congress did not allow Muslims to participate.
wanted to consider a separate Hindu state.
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Which of the following BEST summarizes the causes of imperialism in the late 1800s?
all of the above
sell manufactured goods
gain territory to compete with other countries.
Westerners wanted to spread their religion,
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Which statement best summarizes the difference between baroque and rococo art?
Rococo paintings often showed subjects in rural settings.
all of the above
Baroque paintings were grand and complex,
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What did Father Hidalgo and Father Morelos have in common?
their belief that wealthy creoles should rule Mexico
belief that all Mexicans should benefit from improvements
their desire to become Pope
their belief that slavery was necessary
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How did the United States approach Japan to begin trade?
sent well-armed ships with a letter from President Fillmore
sent gifts and greetings to the shogun with an invitation
It fired upon Japan's coast,
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What was one negative effect of British rule over India?
worsening banditry
introduction of expensive goods to the Indian market
worsening infrastructure
deforestation
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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.
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Haitian slaves rose up in revolt in 1791 after being inspired by
Toussaint L'Ouverture's push for religious freedom.
promises delivered by rich sugar plantation owners.
Napoleon's offer of freedom.
talk of liberty and equality.
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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
The British disbanded the Indian army of Sepoys
The British attempted to better understand the cultural
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Why did most of the uprisings fail in 1848?
frce was usd aganst revolutionares who didnt hav mas support
The Pope helped defend the monarchies.
Revolutionaries formed weak constitutions.
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How did Egypt fall under British control?
Egyptian nationalists refused to pay back British loans.
Britain conquered Egypt through military conquest.
Egyptian nationalists aided the British military.
Britain first gained an economic foothold in Egypt.
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Which statement below best explains his words?
if he did not abolish serfdom, then the serfs would rise up
blah
butt
geez
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The chief goal of the Congress of Vienna was to
combine France and Prussia.
establish a republic in France.
preserve peace through a balance of power.
restore Napoleon to the throne.
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Which answer best describes how the Dreyfus Affair divided French society?
It led to increased reform of the Church.
pitted Royalist andthe Church against liberal and republican
It increased oposition to the Church by the army and Royalst
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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 encouraged revolutionaries in Central Europe to fight the old order?
The conservatives wanted to gain more rights.
The desire to gain freedom of religion.
The ideas of liberalism and nationalism.
The people wanted one government.
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What was one long-term benefit of the Industrial Revolution?
Governments took greater control over the economy.
Factory work allowed women to earn as much money as men.
industrial countries the overall standard of living improved
Over time, poverty was eliminated in industrialized nations.
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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 ensured Parliament's total control over the monarchy.
It made Parliament dependent upon the monarchy.
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Why were the first factories more efficient than the earlier putting-out system?
They brought workers and machines together in one place.
They could be built in any location.
They alowed laborers to build a product from start to finish
They did not require an outside source of power.
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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
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Members of the legislature of France's Third Republic formed coalition governments because
coalition governments are more stable systems.
main political parties were required to rule by consensus.
coalition governments give more people a voice.
no single party could get al votes to control the government
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How did radicals such as Robespierre justify the use of terror?
feared the growing power of the Jacobins and sans-culottes.
They sought to preserve the republic from its enemies.
were afraid the king would attempt to seize power again.
wanted to recruit people to fight against foreign invaders.
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How were Western nations able to expand their control over Asia and Africa so quickly?
Their reliance on enslaved people gave them enough manpowe
had strong governments, advanced economies and technolog
brought industry to Africa and Asia, setting up factories
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What was one of Britain's primary contributions to industrialism?
The British government freely exported new technology
Britain developed new farming practices
Brtish invntors developed new machnes for the textle indstry
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How did Henry IV help reunite France after the Wars of Religion?
He revoked the Edict of Nantes.
He built a new royal palace at Versailles.
He converted to Catholicism+granted rights to the Huguenots
He had the Huguenots expelled from France.
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Which value most shaped middle class home life during the later Industrial Revolution?
the cult of domesticity
the social gospel
social Darwinism
laissez-faire economics
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How did the Meiji Transformation affect the social system in Japan?
Shoguns directed the government.
Legal distinctions between classes were ended.
The feudal system became more rigid.
Women were granted the right to vote.
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What made it possible for Japan to be successful at dominating Korea?
It had a modern army and navy.
It had a culture that Korea admired.
It offered to build schools and hospitals.
It offered excellent trading rates.
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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.
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What was the goal of Young Italy?
to separate Italy into north and south regions,
to keep Italy divided into separate city states
to unite Italy under an absolute monarch
to unite Italy into an independent, republican nation
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How did Muhammad Ali change Egypt?
He conquered neighboring lands and reformed Egypt's systems
drove Ottoman rulers away and championed Egyptian traditions
He led a conservative religious reform movement
He allowed the French to build the Suez Canal
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What was one result of the English Civil War?
Charles I was executed.
Parliament was disbanded.
The Long Parliament began.
Cromwell organized the New Model Army.
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Why was the Bastille an important symbol to the French?
Its destruction forced Louis XVI to step down.
It represented the social injustice of the ancien regime.
It contained guns and ammunition.
It held political prisoners that demanded reform.
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What helped the British reverse their trade deficit with China?
the lifting of trade regulations
the increased demand for Western goods
the increased input of the Industrial Revolution
the popularity of imported opium in China
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How did the experiences of the Asante and the Ethiopians differ from one another the late 1800s
The Asante were conquered by the English
Ethiopians were sucesful in their fight against the Italians
all of de above
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How did Germany increase its power in the late 1800s?
It promoted the idea of socialism.
It became an industrial giant.
It built a navy to compete with Britain.
It allied with the Catholic Church.
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What was the main goal of the Boxer Uprising?
to overthrow the empress
to modernize China
to drive out foreign influences
to help correct China’s balance of trade
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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
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How did religious groups respond to the challenges of industrialization?
They built new churches.
They worked for reform and social services.
They found women and children jobs.
They taught women new skills.

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