What is the main feature of a constitutional government?

Its power is defined and limited by law.

Which of the following made Paris “ripe for revolution” in 1848?

The economy was in a recession.

How did city life change during the last 1800s and early 1900s?

Improved sanitation slowed the spread of disease.

The Opium War was significant for Britain because it led to

increased power and trading rights in China.

Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?

to justify their authority to rule

How did Muhammad Ali change Egypt?

He conquered neighboring lands and reformed Egypt's systems

Why were the first factories more efficient than the earlier putting-out system?

They brought workers and machines together in one place.

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

The French soldiers were sick and dying of yellow fever.

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

England became a limited monarchy.

What helped the British reverse their trade deficit with China?

the popularity of imported opium in China

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

He perfected a new source of energy.

What was the goal of realist writers and artists?

to present reality and comment on social wrongs

Which of the following best describes the reign of Queen Victoria?

She embraced a strict code of morals and manners

How did Koreans react to Japanese rule?

They resisted with a widespread nonviolence movement.

Which of the following is a difference between socialism and communism?

s supported the estblshmnt of Utopian communities c did not.

Which statement below best explains his words?

if he did not abolish serfdom, then the serfs would rise up

In the early 1800s, the main goal of conservatives was

to restore power to monarchies.

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

rivers, ports, canals, and railroads aided the shipment

What was the purpose of court ceremonies such as the levée?

to keep nobles under the control of the king

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

As prodction increased the supply of good would also increse

Why was the Bastille an important symbol to the French?

It represented the social injustice of the ancien regime.

Jacques Necker angered the First and Second Estates by proposing that

taxes on clergy and nobles be raised.

n what way did George III impact the British government?

He tried to make Parliament bend to his will.

What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?

wanted them to use rifle cartridges greased with animal fat

How did Henry IV help reunite France after the Wars of Religion?

He converted to Catholicism+granted rights to the Huguenots

How did the 15th Amendment expand democracy in the United States?

It gave African American men the right to vote.

Why did the famine solidify Irish resentment of British control?

Brits continued to exprt food frm Ireland and people starved

Why did Charles V have difficulty governing his empire?

Hapsburg lands were spread out over too wide an area.

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

Entrepreneurs earned enough wealth go above working class.

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

The Third Estate wanted political and social reform.

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

had strong governments, advanced economies and technolog

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

slavery may result in the dissolution of the United States

Which factors caused the population of Europe to soar between 1800 and 1900?

Medicine advanced, and the death rate fell.

How did Egypt fall under British control?

Britain first gained an economic foothold in Egypt.

What solution did Zionists propose for the problem of widespread anti-Semitism?

the formation of a separate Jewish state

The main focus of utilitarianism was

ensuring the greatest happiness through individual freedom

Why did the majority of the European uprisings fail?

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

Why had colleges and universities changed their curriculum by the late 1800s?

peple wer working in jobs neded scince and enginering skils.

Why did Louis XIV appoint attendants?

to extend royal authority throughout France

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1
What is the main feature of a constitutional government?
Its power is defined and limited by law.
Its power is split between a monarch and a parliament.
Its people are represented in a parliament.
It is not ruled by a monarch.
2
Which of the following made Paris “ripe for revolution” in 1848?
Radicals had taken sole control of the government.
Socialists were demanding the return of Louis Philippe.
Only Liberals supported the government.
The economy was in a recession.
3
How did city life change during the last 1800s and early 1900s?
Standards of living fell as wages dropped.
Neighborhoods became more crowded.
Improved sanitation slowed the spread of disease.
Urban workers began to move to the suburbs.
4
The Opium War was significant for Britain because it led to
a decreased British influence in China.
a continued flow of opium for its people.
increased power and trading rights in China.
the collapse of the Qing dynasty.
5
What was the main reason Elizabeth I worked with Parliament?
She wanted Parliament to approve her royal marriage.
She rejected the notion of divine right.
She wanted to be popular with her subjects.
She needed to raise funds.
6
Haitian slaves rose up in revolt in 1791 after being inspired by
talk of liberty and equality.
promises delivered by rich sugar plantation owners.
Toussaint L'Ouverture's push for religious freedom.
Napoleon's offer of freedom.
7
Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?
to satisfy the demands of religious leaders
to justify their authority to rule
to seize the lands of feudal nobles
to ensure the good of the people
8
How did Muhammad Ali change Egypt?
drove Ottoman rulers away and championed Egyptian traditions
He led a conservative religious reform movement
He allowed the French to build the Suez Canal
He conquered neighboring lands and reformed Egypt's systems
9
Which of the following resulted in the doubling of the size of the United States?
the Mexican War
the Louisiana Purchase
the Kansas-Nebraska Act
the Gadsden Purchase
10
What made it possible for Japan to be successful at dominating Korea?
It offered to build schools and hospitals.
It offered excellent trading rates.
It had a modern army and navy.
It had a culture that Korea admired.
11
Why were the first factories more efficient than the earlier putting-out system?
They could be built in any location.
They did not require an outside source of power.
They brought workers and machines together in one place.
They alowed laborers to build a product from start to finish
12
Why did Napoleon’s men eventually surrender to Haitian forces?
The Haitian general used advanced warfare tactics.
The French soldiers were sick and dying of yellow fever.
The French soldiers were inexperienced.
The French soldiers were untrained.
13
Which of the following was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution?
The theaters were reopened in England.
England became a limited monarchy.
Parliament accepted the divine right of kings.
English kings lost all their power.
14
Which helped improve working conditions in many mines and factories during the late 1800s?
the growth of labor unions
the formation of monopolies
the introduction of the assembly line
the rise of the middle class
15
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
16
What was one negative effect of British rule over India?
deforestation
worsening banditry
introduction of expensive goods to the Indian market
worsening infrastructure
17
What important contribution did James Watt make to the Industrial Revolution?
He perfected a new source of energy.
He developed a seed drill for planting.
He developed ways to increase crop yields.
He improved methods of iron smelting.
18
What was the goal of realist writers and artists?
to give the lower class hope and strength
to denounce all doctors and scientists
to provide suggestions for political reform
to present reality and comment on social wrongs
19
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.
20
How did Koreans react to Japanese rule?
They resisted with a widespread nonviolence movement.
They used violence against Japanese bureaucrats.
They reacted with indifference to the change.
They welcomed Japan as a superior state.
21
Which of the following is a difference between socialism and communism?
s
s prohibits all private ownership of production c does not
s supported the estblshmnt of Utopian communities c did not.
s allows that natural resources can be owned; c does not.
22
Which statement below best explains his words?
if he did not abolish serfdom, then the serfs would rise up
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23
In the early 1800s, the main goal of conservatives was
to write constitutions with a separation of powers.
to restore power to monarchies.
to obtain independence from foreign rule.
to form a more liberal government.
24
Which statement best explains how transportation technology advanced the Industrial Revolution?
rivers, ports, canals, and railroads aided the shipment
led most industries to transport their goods
Railroads alowed gds to travel over land but shipping by sea
25
What was the purpose of court ceremonies such as the levée?
to keep nobles under the control of the king
to help the king govern more efficiently
to encourage literature and the arts
to share power with the nobles
26
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
As prodction increased the supply of good would also increse
Under a free market, the population would continue to boom
27
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28
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 contained guns and ammunition.
It held political prisoners that demanded reform.
29
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.
30
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 tried to make Parliament bend to his will.
He imposed policies that strengthened Britain's empire.
31
For what reason did Persia attract foreign interest in the early 1900s?
Oil was discovered in Persia.
Persia had a multitude of untapped natural resources.
There were no taxes in Persia in the early 1900s.
Persia offered very favorable trade agreements.
32
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
33
What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?
wanted them to use rifle cartridges greased with animal fat
wanted Indian soldiers to take part in putting down Muslim
The British wanted Indian soldiers to wear boots
34
What was Bismarck's message in his "blood and iron" speech?
to convince the legislature to promote social reform
to build up the army
to urge Germans to go to war against Napoleon
to unite the Catholic Church and the government
35
How did Henry IV help reunite France after the Wars of Religion?
He revoked the Edict of Nantes.
He had the Huguenots expelled from France.
He converted to Catholicism+granted rights to the Huguenots
He built a new royal palace at Versailles.
36
How did the 15th Amendment expand democracy in the United States?
It ended slavery 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.
37
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.
38
Why did the famine solidify Irish resentment of British control?
British efforts to end the famine came too late.
Brits continued to exprt food frm Ireland and people starved
39
Why did Charles V have difficulty governing his empire?
Ottoman forces threatened to invade Spain.
Hapsburg lands were spread out over too wide an area.
Nobles were unwilling to give up their feudal privileges.
Constant warfare had exhausted Spain's money supply.
40
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.
41
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 more of a say in foreign affairs.
The Third Estate wanted the king and ministers to leave
The Estate wanted more apointmets to bureaucratic positions
42
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
43
What does Lincoln mean, when he says, “a house divided against itself cannot stand.”
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slavery may result in the dissolution of the United States
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44
Which factors caused the population of Europe to soar between 1800 and 1900?
People bathed more and ate less.
Cities grew, and families had more children.
Medicine advanced, and the death rate fell.
The poor were treated at hospitals and survived surgeries.
45
How did Egypt fall under British control?
Egyptian nationalists aided the British military.
Britain first gained an economic foothold in Egypt.
Britain conquered Egypt through military conquest.
Egyptian nationalists refused to pay back British loans.
46
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 strengthening of laws prohibiting anti-Semitism
the formation of a separate Jewish state
47
The main focus of utilitarianism was
ensuring benefits for the growing middle class.
providing help for the working class at the expense
preserving the privileges of the upper classes.
ensuring the greatest happiness through individual freedom
48
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
49
Why had colleges and universities changed their curriculum by the late 1800s?
Companies and factories were demanding people who read Latin
All jobs required people to read and write.
Women were now attending colleges.
peple wer working in jobs neded scince and enginering skils.
50
Why did Louis XIV appoint attendants?
to impose mercantilist policies on French colonies
to check the power of the middle class
to extend royal authority throughout France
to advise him on foreign policy
51
How did Germany increase its power in the late 1800s?
It allied with the Catholic Church.
It became an industrial giant.
It promoted the idea of socialism.
It built a navy to compete with Britain.
52
The Dual Monarchy failed to end nationalist demands because
the various peoples fought among themselves for more power.
too much power was given to the Czechs in Bohemia.
only Hungary received any autonomy and additional power.
53
Which of the following BEST summarizes the causes of imperialism in the late 1800s?
sell manufactured goods
Westerners wanted to spread their religion,
all of the above
gain territory to compete with other countries.
54
According to Marx, what would be the main characteristic of communism?
a society were the ecnmy worked witout goverment interfrence
a community in which work was shared and property was owned
a clasles societyin which wealth and power are equaly shared
55
Which had the greatest impact on transportation during the second Industrial Revolution?
the steam engine
the Bessemer process
the internal combustion engine
the dynamo
56
How did the majority of British people view Indian culture?
They considered Indians their intellectual equals.
They dismissed Indian culture as inferior to their own.
Indian culture was made up of many diverse groups
They sought to incrporate Indian cultre into their education
57
Why was Darwin's theory controversial in the 1800s?
It was used to condemn the actions of big business.
It was considered unsound by most scientists.
It contradicted the biblical view of creation.
It challenged older views of the age of the Earth.
58
Why did industrialization help start Japan on an imperialist course?
access to natural resources enablng Japan to build an empire
Powerful zaibatsus
Japan needed workers and funding for rapid industrialization
The Japanese military encouraged continued foreign expansion
59
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
60
What effect did Western-style education have on the Indian elite?
It led to the development of a nationalist movement.
It let to the mass migration of the Indian elite.
the desire for an economy based solely on Western goods.
It led to the desire to imitate British imperialism.
61
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 ensured Parliament's total control over the monarchy.
It made Parliament dependent upon the monarchy.
It upheld the principle of social equality for all citizens.
62
How did reformers seek to change China?
tried to return China traditional ideals such as Confuciansm
They tried to modernize industry the economy, and government
They tried to overthrow the republic.
They tried to radically alter the balance of trade.
63
Why did some workers organize unions?
to reduce work stoppages
to improve their working conditions
to support large corporations
to help women get factory jobs
64
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
People left to move to farms cause of improvement in farming
Population decreased during the first of industrialization
65
What factors helped Britain become a global power?
high trade restrictions, control of slave trade
limited trade restrictions, location, territorial expansion
high trade restrictions, low national debt, mercantilism
limited trade restrictions, location, alliance with France
66
n order to protect liberty, Montesquieu proposed that
property be distributed equally among all people.
people entrust their rights to a strong monarch.
the press should have complete freedom.
government be divided into separate branches.
67
How do direct and indirect rule differ?
Direct rule officials governed indirect rulelocals governed
Direct rule: monarch ruled colony; indirect rule:elf-govern
68
What was the German Confederation?
The unification of German states under Napoleon
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
69
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.
70
Which of the following changes to city life would be most likely to reduce the crime rate?
installing street lights
constructing sewer systems
erecting fine buildings
offering public entertainment
71
What encouraged revolutionaries in Central Europe to fight the old order?
The desire to gain freedom of religion.
The people wanted one government.
The conservatives wanted to gain more rights.
The ideas of liberalism and nationalism.
72
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 attempted to better understand the cultural
The British disbanded the Indian army of Sepoys
73
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74
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
75
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.
76
Which answer best describes how the Dreyfus Affair divided French society?
It increased oposition to the Church by the army and Royalst
It led to increased reform of the Church.
pitted Royalist andthe Church against liberal and republican
77
How did European nations come to rule most of Africa, despite the strong African kingdoms?
The Europeans converted Africans to Christianity.
Europeans convinced Africans that their ways were superior.
The Europeans had superior weapons.
The Europeans had better methods of government.
78
What was a difference between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League?
The Muslim League wanted a separate Muslim state.
wanted to consider a separate Hindu state.
The National Congress did not allow Muslims to participate.
The Muslim League did not want to end British rule.
79
Who were the Jacobins?
radical members of the Leg. Ass ;supported republicn prncipl
members of the clergy who soght to restre the Catholc Church
aristocrats who fled France as the Revolution became radical
workingclass men and women who wanted to ablish the monarchy
80
What did romantic poetry, music, and art have in common?
They sought to expres social ills and offer ideas for reform
They stressed the importance and power of love.
They appealed to their audience through logic and reason.
They stirred strong emotion and intense feelings in audience
81
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 give more people a voice.
coalition governments are more stable systems.
82
A key component of the U.S. government under the Constitution is
a legslative branch whose membrs are picked by the president
the separation of powers among diferent branchs of governmnt
a judicial branch that has the power to make laws.
an executve branch that has final authorty over al decisions
83
What statement best describes the lives of women who worked during the Industrial Revolution?
They avoided working in the mining industry
They worked 12 hours or more a day for half the pay of men
Employers made efforts to protect them
In textile mills, they changed and crawled under machinery
84
Why did colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?
because the colonists did not have a say in Parliament
becaus the taxes were higher than the colonists could afford
because people who lived in Britain did not have to pay tax
85
Women suffragists were
supported by Queen Victoria.
incarcerated for going on hunger strikes.
divided over the use of violence to achieve their goals.
united in their tactics to achieve suffrage for women.
86
Why did Bismarck try to limit the influence of the Catholic Church and socialists?
felt they drew peoples alegiance away from the German state
He worried they would join forces.
He felt they had the financial means to support an uprising.
He felt they had too many religious ideas.
87
How did the Berlin Conference decide Africa’s fate?
gave the Germans the right to colonize most of East Africa
set new rules for the settlement and development of colonies
88
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.
People stopped exchanging goods in outdoor markets.
People no longer neded to travel on fot or horsedrawn carts.
Anesthtics became available for use in dentistry and surgery
89
What stirred the sans-culottes to riot?
attempts to restore the monarchy
rising bread prices
the return of the émigrés
the emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte
90
Why did Metternich urge conservative leaders to suppress revolutionary ideas?
believed conservatve leaders would defnd peace and stability
He wanted conservative leaders to bring change themselves.
He wanted conservative leaders to replace European monarchs.
He believed conservative leaders would protect basic rights
91
The tsar’s reaction on Bloody Sunday led to
further repression by the tsar.
the abdication of Nicholas I.
more rebellion and discontent.
an end to the people’s protests.
92
Adam Smith defined the free market as an economic system in which
the government regulates prices to benefit all.
workers control the means of production.
entrepreneurs cooperate to set wages and prices.
the market functions with litle or no government intrference
93
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
94
How did enclosures contribute to the development of the Industrial Revolution?
They enabled farmers to rotate crops.
They helped reclaim land from the sea.
They were used to pen animals for domestication.
They consolidated fields to gain larger pastures.
95
Which statement best describes child labor during the early years of the Industrial Revolution?
Mines and text factories employed large numbers of children.
Child labor did not exist before the Industrial Revolution.
Laws kept children from working in dangerous mines
Most child laborers spent part of each day in school.
96
Why was James I resistant to working with Parliament?
He wanted to create a limited monarchy.
He wanted to strengthen the Church of England.
He believed in the absolute power of kings.
He did not agree with the policies of the prime minister.
97
Catherine the Great built on Peter the Great's accomplishments by
destroying the wealth and privileges of the nobility.
sponsring Rusian expansion acros Siberia and Bering Strait
acquiring new territory and expanding serfdom.
allying with Poland to expand Russia's European territories
98
Louis Pasteur helped improve public health by
applying germ theory to combat disease.
finding a cure for tuberculosis.
improving conditions in hospitals.
encouraging new surgical practices.
99
Which event was one of the causes of the French Revolution in 1830?
Charles X suspended the legislature and restricted the press
Citizens were angered by the recession.
Workers demanded better labor laws.
Men were not given the right to vote.
100
Why did most of the uprisings fail in 1848?
The Pope helped defend the monarchies.
Revolutionaries formed weak constitutions.
frce was usd aganst revolutionares who didnt hav mas support
101
The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to
insure complete equality among all citizens.
protect each individual's natural rights.
protect the power of monarchs.
provide a nation with stability
102
What was the goal of impressionist painters?
to capture the eye's first impression of a scene
to give readers a sense of unchanging reality
to inspire people to celebrate beauty
to portray the harsh realities of life in cities
103
Why did big business emerge during the Industrial Revolution?
Labor unions demanded and won higher wages.
New technologies required the investment of more capital.
Competition between businesses became unnecessary.
Governments passed laws regulating monopolies.
104
How did the English Civil War change England's government?
It restored complete freedom of religion.
It led to the creation of a republic.
It established a limited monarchy.
It gave power to an oligarchy of nobles.
105
How did the Meiji Transformation affect the social system in Japan?
Women were granted the right to vote.
The feudal system became more rigid.
Legal distinctions between classes were ended.
Shoguns directed the government.
106
How did religious groups respond to the challenges of industrialization?
They taught women new skills.
They worked for reform and social services.
They built new churches.
They found women and children jobs.
107
Which value most shaped middle class home life during the later Industrial Revolution?
the cult of domesticity
social Darwinism
laissez-faire economics
the social gospel
108
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?
to finish the rest
its 7am guys literally breathe
tooo lazy
it got other nations to ally themslves with Amercan colonist
109
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110
What aspect of the French Revolution inspired creole leaders like Simón Bolívar?
the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity
the ability of the French to fight off foreign rule
the structure of the French social system
the importance of nationalism
111
How did Philip II influence the art of Spain's golden age?
He ruled that all art depict religious subjects.
He was skilled at drawing and painting.
He gave work only to Spanish-born artists.
He provided financial support to artists.
112
Why was the Wahhabi movement in Arabia a threat to the Ottoman empire?
ts members wanted to westernize education and revolted
Its members overthrew the Ottoman rulers in Arabia
.....they wanted to return to Muhammad's original teachings.
Its members sought to return Arabian princes
113
The main goal of the Zionist movement was
to help Jews emigrate to America.
to change the French government.
to secure financial protection for Jews.
to establish a Jewish homeland.
114
Why did some business owners form corporations?
to raise money to expand into different areas
to create a laissez-faire economy
to buy more stock in competitors' companies
to regulate the free-enterprise system
115
What was one long-term benefit of the Industrial Revolution?
Factory work allowed women to earn as much money as men.
Governments took greater control over the economy.
Over time, poverty was eliminated in industrialized nations.
industrial countries the overall standard of living improved
116
How were efforts to Westernize problematic for the Ottoman empire?
They were incredbly costly and significantly increased taxes
were unpopular with the majority of people and ineffective.
led to population growth and conflict over foreign influence
117
Adam Smith favored an economic system in which
the government played no role in the economy.
prices were determined by supply and demand.
the government ensured a favorable balance of trade.
business put the public good ahead of the desire for profit.
118
How was the Taiping Rebellion different from the Boxer Uprising?
none of the above
while the Boxer Uprising targeted foreigners.
The Taiping Rebellion targeted the Qing dynasty
all of the above
119
How does a policy such as "Russification" lead to increased nationalism?
to understand the culture and language of their leaders.
It makes people feel like a part of an occupying nation.
lets peopleto fight for ther own cultral and nationl identty
120
What was the significance of the Paris Commune?
It could distribute food to the poor.
It could imprison aristocrats and other government suporters
It could rally the citizens of Paris for protests.
It could directly challenge the king’s power.
121
What did Africans do to resist European rule in the late 1800s?
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engagd in armed resistance established nationalist movments.
122
The chief goal of the Congress of Vienna was to
restore Napoleon to the throne.
combine France and Prussia.
preserve peace through a balance of power.
establish a republic in France.
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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.
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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 often worked outside the home in factories.
They were expected to take care of the home and children.
They enjoyed greater financial independence.
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Why did the Ottoman ruler in Egypt lose control of the Suez Canal?
put the interests of the British ahead of the Egyptian peopl
He was busy trying to put down revolts from nationalists.
He could not fight the British with the small Egyptian army.
could not repay loans on the canal and so sold shares 2 brit
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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
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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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Which sequence of events best describes the role of textile in initiating industrialization?
industry developed, machines replaced cottage industry
and early shed factories developed.
Demand for cotton cloth grew, cottage
all of the above
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Prince Metternich of Austria found the idea of Italian unification impossible because
most Italians wanted to be part of Austria, not part of Itly
Austria France and Spain had ancient rights to Italian lands
a unified Italy would give the Papal States too much power.
Italy had been divided culturally and economically for years
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What was one result of the English Civil War?
Parliament was disbanded.
Cromwell organized the New Model Army.
The Long Parliament began.
Charles I was executed.
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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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By 1900, women in Britain and the United States had not yet won the right to
get an education.
work outside the home.
own property.
vote
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What was the spark that finally ignited widespread rebellion in Latin America?
unfair political and social systems
the French Revolution
the American Revolution
Napoleon's invasion of Spain
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What did Father Hidalgo and Father Morelos have in common?
their desire to become Pope
their belief that slavery was necessary
belief that all Mexicans should benefit from improvements
their belief that wealthy creoles should rule Mexico
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What was the main goal of the Boxer Uprising?
to help correct China’s balance of trade
to drive out foreign influences
to overthrow the empress
to modernize China
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What military advantages helped Western nations dominate much of the world in the late 1800s?
chemical and biological weapons
airplanes and armored tanks
cannons and automatic rifles
Maxim machine guns repeating rifle and steam-driven warships
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The Napoleonic Code was a reform of France's
legal system.
educational system.
economic system.
political system.
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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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Identify two major effects of new technology on business during the Industrial Revolution.
Fewer goods were manufactured and sold.
The streets were less traveled and cleaner.
Production became faster and less expensive.
Workers made more money and worked fewer hours.
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Aftr the Amercan Revoltion begn wich of the folowing action did the Continntal Congres tak FRST
It gained the support of France.
It demanded that George III repeal colonial taxes.
It raised an army and put George Washington in charge.
It declared independence from Britain.
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Which of the following influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
Montesquieu's theory of the social contract
Hobbes's idea of the need for a powerful government
Locke's idea of popular sovereignty
Voltaire's idea of an enlightened monarchy
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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.
successful in stopping the spread of revolutionary ideals.
Many countries won ther independence fromAustrian Empire
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How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Enlightenment?
It undermined the authority of the Church.
It encouraged people to use reason to solve problems.
It proved the existence of natural rights.
It revived the scientific thinking of ancient Grece and Rome
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How did Ram Mohun Roy hope to transform Indian culture and society?
He wanted to start an Indian nationalism movement
wanted modrnize education in Idia+ restrng prid->Indin cltre
He wanted to combine Hindu customs
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Who supplied the capital that helped Britain industrialize?
the rapidly growing labor force
talented inventors with new ideas
investors willing to take risks
the British government
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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.
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How did Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb affect industry?
it made people more productive so they worked fewer hours
Having better lighting largely elimnated industral accidents
it became the biggest industry in the United States.
Electric lights made it for factories to run after dark.
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What was one immediate effect of the discovery of oil in Persia?
plants were built in Persia to take advantage of oil.
Rusia and Britain sent trops to protect their intersts there
France and Italy sent diplomats to secure rights to oil.
Persians became wealthy overnight.
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What was one of Britain's primary contributions to industrialism?
Brtish invntors developed new machnes for the textle indstry
Britain developed new farming practices
The British government freely exported new technology
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What inspired the outbreak of uprisings in Europe?
Metternich's fear of liberal ideas.
The revolts and changes of government in France.
The difference in cultures in different states.
The difference in religious ideas.
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How did radicals such as Robespierre justify the use of terror?
They sought to preserve the republic from its enemies.
wanted to recruit people to fight against foreign invaders.
were afraid the king would attempt to seize power again.
feared the growing power of the Jacobins and sans-culottes.
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During the Industrial Revolution, how did economics drive political change?
The growing middle class demanded more democracy,
The Luddites caused economic damage
Wealthy entrprnurs entred the upper class and became members
The working class lost political power as they sought jobs
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What did the Zollverein economic union do for Prussia?
It unified Germany.
It dismantled tariff barriers between many German states.
It created a common currency for all German states.
It ended political fragmentation between German states.
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Which of the following was most responsible for Napoleon's rise to power?
the support given to him by the pope
his reputation as a military leader
his devotion to republican ideals
his use of absolute power
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With which of the following statements would a framer of the U.S. Constitution disagree?
Government should respect all basic human rights.
Government works best when it is founded upon the consent
Government should let people to folow any religon they chose
Governments best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms
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Why was Simón Bolívar disappointed with the results of the Latin American revolutions?
wanted better relationship with leader of European countries
He wanted Brazil to be democratic.
He wanted to restore monarchies in Latin America.
He wanted Latin America to remain one independent nation.
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What changes did the Meiji Restoration bring about in Japan?
rapid industrializaton modernization and change in governmen
strong nationalism and a return to traditional values
government ownership and control over all busines
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Industrialization spread because
Britain shared the tech in order to gain trading partners.
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
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How did the experiences of the Asante and the Ethiopians differ from one another the late 1800s
Ethiopians were sucesful in their fight against the Italians
all of de above
The Asante were conquered by the English

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