Industrialization

In Marxist theory, the ____ is the working class.

• a. Proletariat

• b. Left

• c. lex talionis

• d. Bourgeoisie

According to Karl Marx societies have all along been divided between:

• A. The rich and the poor

• B. The educated and the elite

• C. The religious and the educated people

• D. The rich and the religious people

Adam Smith would most likely agree with which statement?

• Revolution is the only solution to economic problems.

• Five-year plans are necessary in order to industrialize.

• All nations would benefit from an agricultural economy.

• Government should follow a laissez-faire policy.

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States
• England
• France
• Germany

What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?

• ruralization
• colonization
• inflation
• urbanization

Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?

• Low wages
• Safe working conditions
• Dangerous working conditions
• Widespread pollution

Who designed the first efficient steam engine?

• James Hargreaves
• John Kay
• Richard Arkwright
• James Watt

What product was first made using machines in factories?

• Steel
• textiles
• locomotives
• flying shuttles

Cities in the Industrial Revolution were healthy places to live.

• True
• False

How did the Industrial Revolution change the social life of people in Europe?

• People moved to the country to be away from the factories.
• The working conditions were excellent.
• Women and child were NOT allowed to work.
• People moved from the country to the cities in order to work in factories.