Midterm Clash of Ideas

First & Last Name

Period

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Why were there so many new, clashing ideas that developed in the 19th & 20th Centuries? Explain.

Summarize the primary socialist ideas, then explain how socialism was a response to laissez-faire capitalism.

How did the Agricultural Revolution cause the growth of the Industrial Revolution?

Describe at least two consequences of the Industrial Revolution.

Which resolution to society's problems (ism) do you think would be the most effective? Explain your reasoning.

The Industrial Revolution was made possible due to the improvements from the Agricultural Revolution.

• True
• False

Though child-labor laws existed, they had little impact because

• they were often ignored and poorly enforced
• they were not passed by the government
• child laborers were not paid employees
• child laborers would go on strike

What is the main goal(s) of labor unions?

• higher wages
• shorter hours
• better working conditions
• all of the above