Industrial Revolution

Which statement best describes a major reason that the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?

• A strong union movement was able to secure good working conditions and high wages for factory workers.

• Industries were owned by the national government.

• Cities could easily accommodate the migration of people from rural to urban areas.

• Sufficient coal and iron ore reserves and a good transportation system were available.

Transportation in the 1800s was revolutionized by the development of the

• caravel

• steam engine

• astrolabe

• airplane

. Base your answer to the following question on the speakers' statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.

Speaker A: If the rate of population growth continues to exceed the growth in the food supply, there will not be enough food for all of the people.

Speaker B: There are people who are wealthy and people who are poor. This is just how things are.

Speaker C: History is the story of class struggle. Eventually, the working class will rise up and revolt against the wealthy. Speaker D: The government should do what is best for most of its people.

To which situation are these speakers most likely reacting?

• rise of industrialization

• growth of Zionism

• formation of military alliances

• division of Africa

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

• enslaved persons replaced free laborers on farms

• displaced rural workers migrated to find jobs

• the middle class decreased in size

• factory work strengthened extended families

Which geographic feature aided industrialization in Great Britain?

• highland climate

• large forests

• good harbors

• monsoon winds

Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the map?

• England's natural resources led to the growth of industrial cities.

• People emigrated from Great Britain because of pollution.

• Great Britain's prosperity unified the people.

• In 1830, England had an unfavorable balance of trade.

Which was a result of the Industrial Revolution in England during the 19th century?

• Workers became more secure in their jobs and less dependent on employers.

• The number of farmers increased as the demand for wool in the textile industry rose.

• Democratic principles were weakened as the power of the working class increased.

• The structure of society changed to include a growing middle class.

Karl Marx warned that post-industrial revolution society would be marked by -

• Conflict between political and religious institutions over access to citizens' wealth

• A backlash against modernity resulting in a reversion of feudal customs

• more politicians serving the common good

• conflict between the owners of the means of production and the working class.

Which two major ideas are contained in the writings of Karl Marx?

• survival of the fittest and natural selection

• class struggle and revolutionary change

• separation of powers and checks and balances

• monotheism and religious tolerance

Which phrase best illustrates the theory of laissez-faire capitalism?

• businesses operating with little government regulation

• the state establishing production quotas

• central planning committees setting prices on goods

• decisions related to distribution being based on community traditions