Lesson Living/working Conditions

Multiple Choice

What did John Stuart Mill believe about the government's role?

• The government should only work for the wealthy citizens

• The government should have no role in society

• The government should not interfere in any social matters

• The government should work for the good of all its citizens

Multiple Choice

What led to strikes and unions during the Industrial Revolution?

• Poor working conditions

• Government regulations

• High wages

• Lack of job opportunities

Multiple Choice

What did the Factory Act of 1835 improve?

• Work conditions for men

• Work conditions for women

• Work conditions for all workers

• Work conditions for children

Multiple Choice

Who promoted the Free enterprise system during the Industrial Revolution?

• John Stuart Mill

• Robert Owen

• Adam Smith

• Jeremy Bentham

Multiple Choice

What is utilitarianism?

• Doing whatever benefits the business owners

• Doing whatever benefits the government

• Doing whatever benefits the wealthy individuals

• Doing whatever produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people

Multiple Choice

What is the concept of laissez-faire in economics?

• Governments set prices and wages for businesses

• Governments provide financial support to businesses

• Governments control all aspects of business operations

• Governments are not involved in the regulation of business operations

Multiple Choice

What is the law of supply and demand?

• Prices and profits depend on the cost of production

• Prices and profits depend on the amount of available goods and the demand for those goods

• Prices and profits depend on government regulations

• Prices and profits depend on competition among manufacturers

Multiple Choice

Who were the reformers during the Industrial Revolution?

• Utopian socialists

• Utilitarians

• Physiocrats

• Humanitarians

Multiple Choice

What is the law of competition?

• Manufacturers must reduce prices to compete with each other

• Manufacturers must collaborate to set prices

• Manufacturers must increase prices to maximize profits

• Manufacturers must follow government regulations

Multiple Choice

According to physiocrats during the Industrial Revolution, what did they argue about economics?

• Economics should be regulated by the government

• Economics should be left up to natural laws

• Economics should be based on supply and demand

• Economics should be controlled by business owners