Final Exam Review

Which is NOT an accurate statement about child labor?

• Children missed out on an education

• Children worked in dangerous conditions

• Children made a lot of money by working

• Children were often injured or killed

Why did children suffer from a lack of education?

• a majority of teachers moved to the factories to work

• working in factories did not allow me to go to school

• education was too expensive

• none of the above

A new social class was brought about during the Industrial Revolution, known as the __________ class.

• Upper

• Middle

• Industrial

• Lower

What difficulties did the Africans experience under European rule?

• Europeans and Africans were considered equal and had very nice cultural exchanges.

• Europeans and Africans worked together to profit from Africa's natural resources.

• Europeans kept the best land for themselves.

• Africans suffered political, economic and cutural loss.

What opportunities did the Africans lose as a result of European rule?

• Nationalistic pride and competition

• Clothing market

• European way of life

• The right to rule themselves

What does the phrase 'The White Man's Burden' refer to?

• The responsibility of the white man to civilize and govern other races

• The burden of guilt carried by the white man for their actions

• The burden of maintaining power and control over colonies

• The burden of economic exploitation and resource extraction

Which statement IS TRUE about the Industrial Revolution?

• Children were not allowed to work

• Led to a boom of population in urban areas

• Work conditions were closely regulated

• Children only had to work an 8 hour day

What was one of the negative impacts on native peoples?

• Improved economic stability

• Native peoples lost their culture, religion, and language

• Better access to education

• Increased employment opportunities

Answer explanation

The negative impact on native people was that they lost their culture, religion, and language.

Which of the following best describes the Scramble for Africa?

• A historical period beginning in the late 1800s where European nations competed for power and control over Africa

• A historical period beginning in the late 1900s where European nations competed for power and control over Africa

• A historical period in the early 1800s where European nations quickly developed powerful economies and industries

• A historical period in the late 1700s that facilitated the trans-Atlantic slave trade

What does the poem "White Man's Burden" suggest about the attitude towards indigenous peoples?

• They are seen as equals and partners in progress

• They are viewed as inferior and in need of guidance

• They are respected for their cultural differences

• They are ignored and marginalized