9th Grade World Studies Final Review

How did the Napoleonic wars and French Revolution impact the industrialization of Continental Europe?

• Trade was halted in many parts of Europe
• Communications between countries were interrupted
• Inflation was on the rise in some areas of Europe
• All of the above are true

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased purchases of land by wealthy landowners to cultivate larger fields
• An increase in machine made goods beginning in England during the 1700s
• Widespread use of teenagers as factory laborers who worked long hours
• Increased populations of urban areas during the 1800s

How did the agricultural revolution lead o the industrial revolution?

• It led to population growth
• It increased food supplies
• It caused farmers to lose land and seek other work
• all of the above

What were three factors of production that were required for industrialization?

• Land, labor, capital
• Government, military, colonies
• Raw materials, natural resources, man made goods
• Road, railway, and water transport

What was a positive result of the industrial revolution in Great Britain?

• Death and disease in Great Britain's metropolitan areas
• Growth of Capitalism and investment on private industry
• Britain's decision to forbid engineers, mechanics, and toolmakers to leave the country
• Britain's overseas expansion, which took jobs away from British citizens

What was the main cause of the growth of cities that occurred in 19th century Britain and elsewhere in Europe? 

• Poor crop yields
• Industrialization
• Improved living conditions in cities
• More efficient transportation systems

How did the industrial revolution affect cities?

• It created technology to clean them
• It made them lose valuable sources of food
• It made population grow faster than housing supply
• It made crime rate drop

Which of the following factors MOST contributed to the shorter lifespan of those living in cities?

• Long working hours
• Inadequate housing
• Illness caused by living conditions
• Excessive garbage

What impact did technological advance have on industry?

• Production of goods was increased
• Quality of products increased
• Number of factory workers stayed the same
• Reduced pollution in cities

What was a benefit of the railroad in Britain?

• It encouraged people to emigrate to other countries
• It eliminated hundreds of thousands of jobs
• It displaced England's agricultural and fishing industries
• It offered cheap transportation for material goods