Unit 7: Industrialization to WWI

The movement of people from rural farming areas to cities is described as ...

• industrialization.

• imperialism.

• urbanization.

• nationalism.

Which of the following factors contributed to Britain leading the world in the industrial revolution?

• advancements in agriculture

• a quick growth in population

• access to many natural resources

• capital (or money) to invest in new technology and industries

Who supported the economic system of capitalism in The Wealth of Nations?

• Karl Marx

• James Watt

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

Who supported the idea that an economy runs best when the government is in charge of the production of goods?

• Karl Marx

• James Watt

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

Who supported the idea that an economy runs best when businesses operate without government interference?

• Karl Marx

• James Watt

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

Who supported the economic system of communism/socialism in The Communist Manifesto?

• Karl Marx

• James Watt

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

Who believed that private ownership of the production of goods would lead to competition that would benefit the people?

• Karl Marx

• James Watt

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

Who believed that people would benefit more if there were no private property or classes?

• Karl Marx

• James Watt

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

Who believed that a capitalist system was the cause of poor working conditions in factories during the industrial revolution?

• Karl Marx

• James Watt

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

Why did factory owners like to have children working in the factories?

• they could pay children less

• they could offer children a good education

• children could work on and reach small places in the machines

• children were the most reliable and focused workers