6.9 Institutional Responses and Reform

What policy did governments initially follow before becoming more interventionist in the 19th century?

• Mercantilism

• Laissez-faire

• Capitalism

• Protectionism

Who was responsible for public health reforms in Britain?

• Elizabeth Fry

• Friedrich Freud

• George Houseman

• Edwin Chadwick

What was the primary focus of Britain's first Public Health legislation?

• Improving public transportation

• Enhancing educational facilities

• Building modern sanitary systems

• Expanding internet access

Which city's old structure was torn down and rebuilt by Georges Haussmann?

• Paris

• London

• Berlin

• Madrid

What was a significant effect of the urban planning in Paris?

• Expansion of commercial spaces

• Prevention of easy barricade building

• Increase in automobile usage

• Reduction in internet usage

What was one of the reasons governments passed compulsory education laws?

• To keep public order

• To reduce internet usage

• To promote private tutoring

• To increase factory work

Who established kindergartens in Germany?

• Friedrich Freud

• George Houseman

• Elizabeth Fry

• Edwin Chadwick

What was the primary method of education proposed by Friedrich Froebel for young children?

• Play-based activities

• Rote memorization

• Lectures

• Digital learning

What was a major motivation behind the development of professional police forces in the mid-19th century?

• To supervise elections

• To promote tourism

• To manage overcrowding and maintain order

• To enforce internet regulations