3rd 9wks Review 23-24

The theory of “Social Darwinism” argued that -

• only countries that built empires could survive in the long run

• emphasized the power of human reason

• certain cultures would flourish and rule over the “less fit”

• imperialism was against the theory of natural selection

Which grievance was shared by both French and American revolutionaries?

• Frequent public executions of citizens

• Unfair taxation practices

• The inequality of women

• Widespread starvation because of food shortages

One factor that played an important role in initiating the Industrial Revolution was the —

• use of steam to power factory machinery

• invention of the automobile

• movement of families from cities to the countryside

• use of cottage industries in India

Which feature is a characteristic of the free enterprise system?

• The means of production are privately owned.

• Workers’ wages are set by the central government.

• Business profits are shared with the working class.

• Competition is viewed as a hindrance to growth.

Which statement best identifies the characteristics of an absolute monarchy?

• Laws limit the power of the hereditary ruler and power is often shared.

• One hereditary ruler has unlimited power and controls all aspects of society.

• Citizens vote on representatives and have a voice in legislative proceedings.

• All laws are based on religion and the head of state is also a religious leader.

Which was an important effect of the American Revolution?

• The British were able to repay their debts from the French and Indian War.

• Latin American leaders drew inspiration from the American Revolution.

• France lost its control of North America.

• Americans recognized the rights of slaves.

Which generalization can best be applied to the scientific thinkers above?

• They used inquiry, observation, and experimentation to develop theories to explain natural phenomena.

• Each started their experiments with no background knowledge of previous scientists’ theories.

• Inferences were made about natural occurrences based on the prevailing ideas of the Catholic Church.

• The Scientific method was used to develop the laws of motion and physics focusing on Earth’s gravity

Why was the Sepoy Rebellion a turning point in the history of India?

• The Sepoys successfully pushed the British out of Bengal

• The British turned their attention away from India to focus on France

• India created a self-governing state with the larger British province

• India came to be ruled directly by the British government.

How was Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in the early 1800s affected by geography?

• Russia’s natural resources provided Napoleon’s forces with adequate food and supplies.

• Large mountains along the invasion route allowed for frequent and devastating surprise attacks.

• The vastness and cold winter weather in Russia made supplying Napoleon’s troops difficult.

• Navigable rivers allowed Napoleon’s troops and artillery to move quickly to Moscow by boat.

What conclusion can be made about the Industrial Revolution?

• There was less movement between social classes.

• Lower class standards of living improved.

• Aid societies developed to provide for the poor.

• Wealth was shared equally amongst classes.