Ch. 20.1.2 Mass Society and Democracy

This party based its theories on the work of Karl Marx.

• socialist

• moderate

• capitalist

• liberal

Answer explanation

The party based its theories on the work of Karl Marx, indicating a socialist ideology.

In the Second Industrial Revolution, what led the way to new industrial frontiers?

• textiles, railroads, iron, and coal

• a true world economy, internal-combustion engines, and new products

• radios, telephones, light bulbs, and telegraphs

• steel, chemicals, electricity, and petroleum

Answer explanation

In the Second Industrial Revolution, steel, chemicals, electricity, and petroleum led the way to new industrial frontiers.

According to Karl Marx, the ____, or working class, was oppressed by the middle class.

• proletariat

• bourgeoisie

• socialists

• Communists

Answer explanation

According to Karl Marx, the proletariat, or working class, was oppressed by the middle class. Therefore, the correct choice is proletariat.

Although they made up only 5 percent of the population, which class controlled 30 to 40 percent of the wealth?

• the middle class

• the new working poor

• the working class

• the new elite

Answer explanation

The new elite controlled 30 to 40 percent of the wealth despite making up only 5 percent of the population.

The internal-combustion engine gave rise to

• conveyor belts and factory lights.

• automobiles, airplanes, and improved ocean liners.

• streetcars and subways powered by electricity.

• a true American economy.

Answer explanation

The internal-combustion engine led to the development of automobiles, airplanes, and improved ocean liners, revolutionizing transportation.

Which of the following were Marxists who rejected the revolutionary approach in favor of a more political approach?

• socialist soviets

• unionists

• proletariats

• revisionists

Answer explanation

The revisionists were Marxists who rejected the revolutionary approach in favor of a more political approach, making them the correct choice in this question.

During the Second Industrial Revolution, how much of the European population belonged to the working class?

• 40 percent

• 62 percent

• 80 percent

• 98 percent

Answer explanation

During the Second Industrial Revolution, 80 percent of the European population belonged to the working class, making it the correct choice.

Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters founded the

• Women’s Social and Political Union.

• Red Cross.

• Young Women’s Christian Association.

• Society for the Advancement of Women.

Answer explanation

Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters founded the Women’s Social and Political Union, making it the correct choice.

In what year was the U.S. rural population at about 25 million?

• 1900

• 1860

• 1840

• 1880

Answer explanation

In 1860, the U.S. rural population was about 25 million, making it the correct choice for the given question.

According to the chart, which of the following is TRUE?

• Rural population was increasing at a rate greater than the urban population.

• Between 1900 and 1920, the total population declined.

• Between 1900 and 1920, urban population increased at a greater rate than rural population

• Urban population grew more quickly before the Civil War.

Answer explanation

Between 1900 and 1920, urban population increased at a greater rate than rural population