5.4 Quiz

Which country was the leading industrial force in the world by 1900?

• Russia

• United States

• Germany

• France

What were the key factors in the success of the United States' industrialization?

• Railroads and exports

• Human Capital (the workforce)

• Capital, Entrepreneurship, Land, & Labor

• Political upheaval & widespread poverty

Which country was the first in Asia to industrialize?

• Russia

• Japan

• China

• India

What was the primary focus of industrial development in Russia?

• Iron works

• Railroads and exports

• Shipbuilding

• Textile production

What factor delayed the Industrial Revolution in France?

• Lack of technology

• Political fragmentation

• Economic instability

• Limited labor in urban centers

Which country was politically fragmented into numerous smaller states before unification in 1871?

• Russia

• United States

• Germany

• France

What industry saw a resurgence in India at the end of the 17th century?

• Shipbuilding

• Textile production

• Iron works

• Railroads

What led to the decline of India's ability to mine and work metals during British colonial rule?

• Political alliances with western countries

• British tariffs and restrictions

• Effective leadership

• Mismanagement of resources

What undermined the profitability of British textile mills in Lancaster?

• Competition from other European mills

• Lack of skilled labor

• Equalizing tax imposed by the British government in India

• Decrease in demand for textiles

What was the primary focus of industrial development in Egypt?

• Railroads and exports

• Shipbuilding

• Textile production

• Iron works