Reforms & Imperialism Pre-Test

What event led to the emergence of Mass Society?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Enlightenment

Which class controlled 40% of the wealth and consisted of bankers, merchants, industrialists, and landowners?

• Middle Class

• Working Class

• Upper Class

• Lower Class

What percentage of the population did the Working Class constitute?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 40%

Which of the following groups were part of the 1st Middle class?

• Small shop owners, traders, and farmers

• Factory workers and laborers

• Bankers, merchants, and landowners

• Lawyers, doctors, civil servants, business managers, engineers, and chemists

Which class was said to be open to everyone who worked hard enough?

• Upper Class

• 1st Middle Class

• 2nd Middle Class

• Working Class

What was one of the societal impacts of industrialization according to the document?

• Increased equality among society

• Further inequalities among society

• Decreased population

• Improved government policies

What is the main argument of Samuel Smiles' book "Self Help"?

• People should rely on the government to fix their problems

• People must help themselves and work hard

• Industrialization is beneficial for everyone

• The government should provide more jobs

What was one of the main reasons for the large amounts of global immigration to the United States during the period of industrialization?

• To escape poverty, war, and religious persecution

• To find better educational opportunities

• To explore new cultures

• To join the military

Between 1880 and 1920, more than 20 million people immigrated to the United States. Where did most of these immigrants come from?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

Which cities did most immigrants flock to during the period of large-scale immigration to the United States?

• Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston

• NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco

• Boston, Philadelphia, and Seattle

• Dallas, Atlanta, and Denver