World History Mid-term Review

One belief held by John Locke during the age of the Enlightenment was

• Governments exist to protect the natural rights of citizens
• Separation of powers was necessary to the success of the government
• Citizens must enter into a strict social contract to provide law and order in society
• Monarchies should be upheld across Europe     

What result did the scientific method have on religious, political and cultural institutions?

• It encouraged revolutions
• It provided a logical procedure for testing and verifying ideas 
• It outlined natural rights for citizens
• It supported church teachings

Which of the following reflects the Enlightenment view on governments?

• Governments exist to serve the ruler
• Governments exist to serve the constituents
• Governments to serve the head of state 
• Governments exist to serve the church

Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• The government should guarantee every citizen economic security
• The central government and state governments should have equal power
• If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown 
• Rulers derive their right to govern from God and are therefore bound to govern in the nation’s best interest     

During the early 1800’s, which was a major influence on the struggle for political independence in Latin America?

• poor conditions in urban centers in Latin America
• the American and French Revolutions
• the desire of the Roman Catholic Church in Latin America to escape European control
• demands by Latin American workers to own their own factories 

A major result of the Industrial Revolution was the:

• concentration of workers in urban areas
• increased desire of the wealthy class to share its power
• formation of powerful craft guilds
• control of agricultural production by governments

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18^th century as a result of technological innovations in the textile industry.  Which major change in the economies of Europe and the United States was set in motion by this development?

•  An increasing portion the work force engaged in manufacturing
• Labor shortages resulting from a decreasing population
• A shift from free market systems to command economies
• A decreasing need for international trade agreements

During the industrial revolution in Britain, how did workers respond to the low wages and horrible work conditions found in the factories?

• They quit their jobs
• They created unions and urged reform
• They resorted to violent revolution in England
• They bought out the factory owners

Which of the following can be seen as a NEGATIVE global effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased trade amongst the industrialized nations
• Promoted and encouraged imperialism of other nations
• Contributed to mass production and the wealth of nations
• Lead to the rise of Fascist dictators in Europe

One POSITIVE effect of the spread of industrialization around the world was:

• It decreased trade between countries
• It led to class distinctions between certain groups of people
• It closed borders between countries that had former tensions
• It strengthened trade and economic relations between countries