(U5) 5.1 The Industrial Revolution

The Modern Era (1750-1914 CE) is most known for which traits?

• Industrialization and Expansion of Imperialism

• Agricultural Development and Colonialism

• Manufacturing and Peace

The Industrial Revolution began first in which country?

• Britain

• France

• United States

• Germany

Which element was NOT a part of the Industrial Revolution?

• Use of fossil fuels (coal, oil, etc)

• Development of Steam Engine technology

• Expansion in global trade and connection

• Modern, industrial countries openly shared technology with less developed countries

Improving/modernizing the infrastructure (transportation) of a nation would include fixing... (Select ALL that are correct).

• Railroads

• Airports

• Canals (connecting rivers)

• Cross-Ocean Trade Routes

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Capitalism?

• All businesses are privately owned

• The government owns all the natural resources of the country

• The government has little to no involvement in the economy

• Private property and making a profit are key motivations for businesses

As more jobs were created in factories and farming became more efficient, more people left working in the countryside and moved to the cities to find work.

• True

• False

Which of the following events happened during the Industrial Revolution? (Select ALL that are correct)

• Women and Children were allowed to work in factories

• Workers began to organize themselves into Unions (to negotiate their work deals with factory management/owners)

• Factories created a tremendous amount of air & water pollution

• Women were given equal rights, including the right to vote

Karl Marx, the creator of Marxism, believed that all conflict in human history was based on which unequal relationship?

• Rich vs. Poor

• Man vs. Woman

• Black vs. White

• European vs. The World

Modernized Western countries used their advantage in technology to invade and conquer many non-modernized countries/territories.

• True

• False

The improvement in farming techniques/technology and the popularity of new foods from the Americas (potatoes, corn, etc.) had what effect on the European population?

• Population Increase

• Life Expectancy Decrease

• Life Expectancy Increase

• Life Expectancy & Population Decreased

• Life Expectancy & Population Increased