World History Unit 6 Imperialism

How did improvements in agriculture affect the Industrial Revolution in England?

• Factory workers moved to farming as agriculture expanded.

• Increases in population provided a large labor supply.

• Managers were trained to supervise factory workers.

• Reliable sources of coal and iron became available.

Which change was characteristic of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain during the 18th century?

• water power → steam power

• socialism → capitalism

• unskilled labor → skilled labor

• private schools → public universities

Which factor contributed to England’s emergence as the first country to industrialize?

• powerful guilds of skilled craftsmen

• extensive deposits of natural resources

• trade pacts with foreign nations

• well-established labor unions

Each of the following is a feature of the Agricultural Revolution EXCEPT

• the enclosure movement.

• population growth.

• new technological advancements.

• subsistence farming.

The Industrial Revolution led to migration from

• coastal to mountainous regions.

• North America to Europe.

• rural to urban areas.

• South America to Africa.

Adam Smith advocated laissez-faire, which implies

• minimal governmental control.

• control by the working class.

• regulation by citizen commissions.

• businesses cooperating with government agencies.

Due to the increase in demand for textiles during the Industrial Revolution, factory owners began to

• import finished goods.

• decrease use of steam power.

• exploit the labor force.

• demand government regulation.

During the 20th century, which ideology called for overthrowing existing governments to create a classless society?

• capitalism

• communism

• fascism

• monarchism

British colonization of Australia MOST likely occurred as a direct result of

• the Hundred Years’ War.

• the Glorious Revolution.

• the Industrial Revolution.

• the Protestant Reformation.

A conflict over what import led to Great Britain’s further expansion of its empire into China?

• opium

• porcelain

• silk

• tea