Industrial Revolution and Imperialism Review

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• China

• England

• India

• United States

During the Industrial Revolution, the factories led to

• high wages for workers

• mass production of goods

• large numbers of people moving to rural areas

• higher prices

What allowed countries to industrialize rapidly?

• natural resources and a labor force

• the enclosure movement

• a strong army and navy

• criminalization of the labor movement

What was an effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• a decrease in child labor

• fewer goods were available

• revolutions

• urbanization

How is industrialization connected to imperialism?

• It caused wars to break out because of conflict over new belief systems.

• People wanted to spread Christianity to parts of the world that didn't know about it.

• Industrialized nations took over land in other parts of the world to gain access to raw materials.

• The French Revolution ended slavery so countries had to take over land to get more slaves.

According to sources like Tarzan and the "White Man's Burden", Europeans had the responsibility to

• use African slaves as workers

• control as much land as possible

• bring their culture to the "uncivilized"

• sell off their colonies to the natives

Which statement would Social Darwinists likely support?

• Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups

• Public education should be guaranteed to all members of society

• Political equality strengthens government

• Voting is a basic human right

How did colonized people react?

• fought rebellions against Europeans and signed treaties to give up their land

• broke tools and refused to work until they had been paid

• staged peaceful protests and refused to elect European leaders

• gave up their languages, religion, culture, and foods in favor of European ways

How did the British Empire gain so much wealth from India?

• There were large diamond and coal mines in India

• The Suez Canal is located in India

• Missionaries converted hundreds of thousands of Hindus and Muslims

• India produced cash crops like tea, cotton, and opium

What once-powerful Asian nation fell under the influence of European powers after it failed to modernize?

• Australia

• China

• Japan

• Philippines