Global Studies Unit 3 Review

Why was the Meiji Restoration more of a revolution, than a restoration?

• It destroyed the position of emperor, a long-held position in Japan. 

• It rebelled against previous efforts to industrialize Japan. 

• It pushed for Japanese modernization, which had been resisted before. 

• It dismantled all previous trade agreements and international relationships.

Which publication most accurately depicted what life was like for working people before the Industrial Revolution? Chose the best answer.

• Thomas Paine’s “The Rights of Man”

• Diderot’s “Encyclopedia” 

• Olympe de Gouges’s “Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen” 

• Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations” 

What role did industrialization play in the age of imperialism?

• It led to the end of the age of imperialism as industrialization favored independent states and free markets.

• It intensified imperialism as industrial nations sought resources and labor from colonies. 

• It slowed down Europe’s entry into imperialism as many countries were busy with the process of industrializing. 

• It helped begin the process of imperialism when Europeans sought to help other nations by spreading industrialization.

The steam engine was a key invention during the Industrial Revolution. It was used to power trains, ships, and other heavy machinery. What was the steam engine originally designed to do?

• To power trains that ran on large railway systems

• To generate electricity for power plants 

• To pump water out of coal mines 

• To power cotton spindles and looms

What challenge did both Japan and Egypt face when it came to industrialization that Japan was able to overcome, but Egypt was not?

• Difficult location for trade 

• Poor leadership or emperors

• Lack of raw materials for production

• Lack of coal to power factories  

What industry did Egypt focus its industrial efforts on in the nineteenth century?

• Cotton production

• Silver processing 

• Railroad expansion 

• The manufacturing of goods 

What does “deindustrialization” mean in the context of 19th century India?

• A process of rapid industrialization through which India surpassed many European countries in amounts of production outputs 

• The movement of industry from textile production to resource extraction, leading to large-scale migrations and famines 

• The widespread movement against industrialization in India manifested itself through protests and strikes by workers 

• A shift in industry from cotton farming and production to clothing production which negatively impacted Europe

In response to issues like poor industrial work conditions, child labor, inequality, and other serious problems, what system of economics and government was promoted?

• Capitalism

• Socialism 

• Fascism

• Industrialism 

The discovery of fossil fuels and how to use them for energy was the basis of the Industrial Revolution. What quality of fossil fuels led to large-scale, worldwide inequality that persists today?

• Their scarcity 

• Their uneven distribution 

• Their harmful environmental effects 

• Their high value

Why was building a national railroad a crucial part of industrialization?

• Trains could quickly transport materials to factories. 

• Trains allowed for the increased spread of innovation.

• Trains moved people at much faster rates than before. 

• Trains connected governments that supported industrialization.