How did the increase in Britain's population during the Agricultural Rev. contribute to Britain's industrialization?

Created large pool of potential factory workers/ markets for new products

What was true of life during the Industrial Revolution?

Wages were so low that families often had to send their children to work.

What did Karl Marx believe would eventually transform society?

a revolution of the working class

Which of the following is true of the Industrial Revolution?

The first industry to industrialize was textiles.

Which was a key aspect of Adam Smith's economic philosophy?

An economy regulates itself/if individuals freely pursue own self-interest.

Which of the following best describes the impact of railroads during the Industrial Revolution?

They increased the need for coal, steel, & steam engine production.

City growth,rise in Marxism/Socialism,changing labor conditions/transportation,use of natural resources: examples of ?

Industrial Revolution in Europe

Dickens wrote of towns of machinery, tall chimneys, black canals with ill-smelling dye. What was he describing?

consequences of the Industrial Revolution

What was the "invisible hand" imagined by Adam Smith?

combination of individual behaviors >bring about unintended social benefits

"Invisible hand" of rational self-interest would create a self-correcting market that priced goods at "natural" levels.

The force that would dictate prices in such a system was supply & demand.

Why did it take Germany almost a century to reach Britain's level of industrialization?

German industrialization was slow until unification.

Which belief was central to Karl Marx's philosophy?

Class differences are at the root of most conflicts.

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How did the increase in Britain's population during the Agricultural Rev. contribute to Britain's industrialization?
Created large pool of potential factory workers/ markets for new products
It led business owners to improve working conditions.
It opened more land for factories as farms shrank in size.
Limited the need for trade with foreign nations
2
What was true of life during the Industrial Revolution?
Working conditions in factories were relatively safe, very few accidents.
Wages were so low that families often had to send their children to work.
Unions & factory owners worked closely together to assist employees.
Children of working class enjoyed considerable educational opportunities.
3
Most of the people working in factories were what?
Unskilled
Motivated
Unmotivated
Skilled
4
The availability of which TWO natural resources was MOST important to the Industrial Revolution in England?
coal. iron
lumber, oil
coal, steel
coal, gold
5
What did Karl Marx believe would eventually transform society?
the works of strong leaders
a revolution of the working class
a return to agrarian life
the spread of democracy
6
What contributed to the rise of communism?
the Protestant Reformation
the Renaissance
the Industrial Revolution
the Enlightenment
7
What helped increase industrial production in England during the eighteenth century.
the mechanical reaper
the factory system
the moving assembly line
the incandescent light bulb
8
Which of the following is true of the Industrial Revolution?
First began in France.
The first industry to industrialize was textiles.
Helped bring an end to slavery in America.
By the end, most factories were powered by water.
9
Which was a key aspect of Adam Smith's economic philosophy?
Working class children enjoyed considerable educational opportunities.
The means of production should be shared by all members of a society.
An economy regulates itself/if individuals freely pursue own self-interest.
The role of the government in an economy is to tightly regulate trade.
10
In The Communist Manifesto,Marx called for revolution as a means to address what issue that drove much of human history.
ethnic division
economic inequality
political oppression
religious persecution
11
Which of the following best describes the impact of railroads during the Industrial Revolution?
They increased transportation coasts & led to a decline in factory output.
They were slow & expensive so they were quickly replaced with automobiles.
They were expensive & cost factory owners more money.
They increased the need for coal, steel, & steam engine production.
12
City growth,rise in Marxism/Socialism,changing labor conditions/transportation,use of natural resources: examples of ?
Development of the Scientific Method
Glorious Revolution in England
Results of the Napoleonic Wars
Industrial Revolution in Europe
13
Dickens wrote of towns of machinery, tall chimneys, black canals with ill-smelling dye. What was he describing?
consequences of the Northern Renaissance
consequences of the Industrial Revolution
consequences of the Glorious Revolution
consequences of the Columbian Exchange
14
Began in England. The time period where there was increased factory usage & city growth.
Social Darwinism
Crop rotation
Imperialism
Industrial Revolution
15
What was the "invisible hand" imagined by Adam Smith?
the impact of government regulation on the economic choices of a population
the interaction of supply & demand to determine equilibrium market prices
combination of individual behaviors >bring about unintended social benefits
influence of comparative advantages on specialization that encourage trade
16
"Invisible hand" of rational self-interest would create a self-correcting market that priced goods at "natural" levels.
Forces that dictate prices in such a system were monopolistic companies.
The force that would dictate prices in such a system was supply & demand.
Forces that would dictate prices in this system were laws & regulations.
The force that would dictate prices in such a system was organized labor.
17
Why did it take Germany almost a century to reach Britain's level of industrialization?
British goods were much more popular.
Germany had a much smaller population.
German industrialization was slow until unification.
Britain's industrialization relied on its colonies.
18
What contributed to rapid economic growth in England during the Industrial Revolution?
free trade agreements
advances in steam power
the invention of the automobile
decreased population growth rates
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Which belief was central to Karl Marx's philosophy?
Nationalism helps promote social equality within a country.
The role of government is to protect private property.
Religion is a positive force that binds different classes together.
Class differences are at the root of most conflicts.

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