Enlightenment/French Rev/Nationalism/Industrial Rev

Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the

• monarchy

• clergy

• nobles

• commoners

Many critics believe that the policy of the British government during the Irish Famine

• contributed to food shortages

• ignored military concerns

• discouraged emigration

• led directly to civil war

The unification of Germany under Otto von Bismarck demonstrates the

• influence of Marxist ideology

• impact of nationalism

• force of civil disobedience

• power of democratic ideals

Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?

• Napoleon became emperor of France

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued.

• Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.

• The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror.

Which pair of natural resources were used to change transportation and manufacturing in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

• gold and salt

• diamonds and petroleum

• copper and tin

• coal and iron ore

The slogan “Blood and Iron” and a united Germany are most closely associated with

• Prince Metternich

• Simón Bolívar

• Camillo Cavour

• Otto von Bismarck

Which geographic condition contributed to the defeat of Napoleon’s troops during the invasion of Russia?

• drought

• typhoons

• severe flooding

• harsh winter

Which statement represents a central idea of laissez-faire economics?

• Class struggles are based on inequities.

• Workers should form unions to better their conditions.

• Prices are best determined by supply and demand.

• The government should own all means of production.

What is a major belief associated with Marxism?

• The proletariat would rise up and overthrow the bourgeoisie.

• Religion should be more important than political forces.

• Private ownership of property should be expanded.

• Peasants would gain control of overseas markets.

In the early 18th century, the Agricultural Revolution in Great Britain resulted in urbanization because

• enslaved persons replaced free laborers on farms

• factory work strengthened extended families

• displaced rural workers migrated to find jobs

• the middle class decreased in size