A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was

an increase in the size and influence of the middle class

Which statement represents a central idea of laissez-faire economics?

Prices are best determined by supply and demand.

An important social aspect of the early part of the Industrial Revolution in England was the

urbanization of factory workers

Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the map?

England’s resources led to growth of industrial cities.

In the 18th & 19th centuries, Europeans improved roads & bridges, built railroads primarily to

obtain raw materials needed for industrialization

Which was a result of the Industrial Revolution in England during the 19th century?

Society changed to include a growing working class

The term laissez faire refers to an economic system that is characterized by

little gov't involvement in business and financial matters

According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the

struggle between classes in society

Marx and Engels encouraged workers to improve their lives by

overthrowing the capitalist system

Which statement is supported by the ideas of Karl Marx?

Industrialization benefits the wealthy and exploits the poor

A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was

an increase in the size and influence of the middle class

Which idea is correctly paired with a document that supports it?

capitalism — Wealth of Nations

A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed

abundant coal and iron resources

Adam Smith would most likely agree with which statement?

Government should follow a laissez-faire policy

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1
A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was
decreased life expectancy and an increased infant mortality
an increase in the percentage of people engaged in farming
a reliance on subsistence economies
an increase in the size and influence of the middle class
2
Which statement represents a central idea of laissez-faire economics?
Workers should form unions to better their conditions
Class struggles are based on inequities
The government should own all means of production.
Prices are best determined by supply and demand.
3
An important social aspect of the early part of the Industrial Revolution in England was the
development of gov't funded medical care programs
urbanization of factory workers
elimination of the class system
acceptance of dissenting religious groups
4
In Western Europe, which development was the cause of the other three?
the existence of severe air and water pollution
the increase in the size and number of cities
fewer people living and working on farms
the Industrial Revolution
5
Which two speakers represent Karl Marx’s ideas of communism?
B and C
A and B
C and D
B and D
6
Karl Marx believed that a proletarian revolution was more likely as a society became more
democratic
religious
industrialized
militarized
7
Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the map?
In 1830, England had an unfavorable balance of trade.
People emigrated from Great Britain because of pollution
Great Britain’s prosperity unified the people
England’s resources led to growth of industrial cities.
8
In the 18th & 19th centuries, Europeans improved roads & bridges, built railroads primarily to
impress the colonists with their technological knowledge
help missionaries spread Christianity
obtain raw materials needed for industrialization
provide jobs for the colonists
9
The mass emigration of the Irish in the mid- 19th century was primarily a result of
mandatory military service
famine
farm mechanization
civil war
10
Which was a result of the Industrial Revolution in England during the 19th century?
Democratic principles weakened.
The # of farmers increased as the demand for textiles rose.
Workers became more secure in their jobs
Society changed to include a growing working class
11
The term laissez faire refers to an economic system that is characterized by
government planning for production of consumer goods
public ownership of the basic means of production
equal distribution of goods and services to all citizens
little gov't involvement in business and financial matters
12
Mass starvation in Ireland in the 1840s led directly to the
migration of people overseas
usage of petrochemical fertilizers
granting of independence
formation of communes
13
Which country had these characteristics and used them to industrialize in the 1700s?
Italy
Germany
England
Japan
14
According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the
struggle between classes in society
increasing prosperity brought about by industrialization
wars and conflicts between national leaders
granting of more political liberties to all people
15
Marx and Engels encouraged workers to improve their lives by
overthrowing the capitalist system
electing union representatives
demanding pensions and disability insurance
participating in local government
16
The belief that workers of the world would unite to overthrow their oppressors is central to
Marxism
laissez-faire capitalism
conservatism
Social Darwinism
17
Which statement is supported by the ideas of Karl Marx?
Private ownership of businesses helps workers.
Industrialization benefits the wealthy and exploits the poor
capitalism allows workers and employers to work together
Countries should benefit from the wealth of their colonies.
18
Transportation in the 1800s was revolutionized by the development of the
caravel
airplane
astrolabe
steam engine
19
A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was
an increase in the size and influence of the middle class
a decreased life expectancy & an increased infant mortality
a reliance on subsistence economies
an increase in the percentage of people engaged in farming
20
Which idea is correctly paired with a document that supports it?
colonialism — The Prince
militarism — Sadler Report
monotheism — The Communist Manifesto
capitalism — Wealth of Nations
21
A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed
abundant coal and iron resources
many waterfalls
a smooth coastline
numerous mountain ranges
22
Adam Smith would most likely agree with which statement?
Five-year plans are necessary in order to industrialize.
Government should follow a laissez-faire policy
All nations would benefit from an agricultural economy.
Revolution is the only solution to economic problems.

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