world civ

The trend in working hours from 1750 and 1850 is the result of: (similar chart on test)

• increased social welfare.

• The rapid growth of industry.

• Increased gains from labor unions.

• The rapid growth of cities.

Which statement below can be supported by the map above?

• The Industrial Revolution first came to Germany and then France.

• The Industrial Revolution first came to France and then Great Britain.

• The Industrial Revolution first came to Russia and then Germany.

• The Industrial Revolution first came to France and then Germany.

Question 2

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600 pts

Workers formed labor unions to:

• Improve living conditions.

• Improve working conditions.

• End child labor.

• fight people

Which of the following had the goal of having a classless society?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Laissez-faire

What was one effect of the mechanization of agriculture?

• Small landholders established commercial farms.

• Farmers were able to make more food available.

• Many farmers abandoned the raising of livestock.

• Farmers needed more acreage to produce the same amount of food.

Which of the following statements is best supported by the maps above? (the map on test is a little different)

• The was a population decrease during the Industrial Revolution.

• There was a growth of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution.

• There was greater support for labor unions during the Industrial Revolution.

• There was a centralization of power during the Industrial Revolution.

Which of the following resulted in the expansion of the steel industry?

• Bessemer process

• Spinning Jenny

• Vulcanized rubber

• Skyscrapers

What was the advantage of employing women and children in factories?

• They demanded fewer working hours.

• They were generally more skilled than men

• They were more suited to factory labor.

• The could be paid lower wages.

The banking system in England played a key role in industrialization by:

• Preventing the development of monopolies.

• Encouraging the development of monopolies.

• Ensuring economic equality.

• Providing loans to entrepreneurs and manufacturers.

Which of the following resulted in more workers being available to work in factories?

• Enclosure movement

• The Reign of Terror

• Bessemer process

• Mercantilism