World - Industrial Revolution and Imperialism Flashcard

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Why was England the first country to industrialize?

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It had abundant coal and iron resources.

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Which factor contributed to the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution? Options: Decrease in agricultural productivity, Increase in rural to urban migration, Decline in birth rates, Expansion of rural areas.

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Increase in rural to urban migration.

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How did natural resources contribute to the industrial economy?

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They provided raw materials for manufacturing.

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What was a moral issue raised by the search for national hegemony during the rise of industrial economies?

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The spread of Social Darwinism.

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From the perspective of the colonized, what was a common immediate response to imperialism?

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Resistance and rebellion.

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Which of the following was a key reason for England's early industrialization?
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Its large empire.
Its political stability.
Its advanced military technology.
Its isolation from European conflicts.

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Its political stability.

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What was a significant effect of rural to urban migration during the Industrial Revolution?

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Growth of urban slums.

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How did entrepreneurship contribute to the industrial economy?

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By driving innovation and business growth.

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What role did national security play in the rise of industrial economies linked to imperialism?

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It justified the expansion of empires.

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CA.10.4.1.

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How did colonizers typically justify imperialism?

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By claiming to bring civilization and progress.