AP World History Modern Topics 5.6-5.9 Review

What was the role of the government in the industrialization of Egypt under Muhammad Ali and Japan after the Meiji Restoration?

• The government prioritized agriculture over industry, leading to minimal industrial growth.

• The government imposed strict regulations on private enterprises, limiting industrial development.

• The government actively promoted industrialization by investing in infrastructure and modern industries.

• The government relied solely on foreign investment for industrial progress without local initiatives.

Which term accurately describes businesses that operated across multiple countries in the 19th century, such as HSBC and Unilever?

• Non-Governmental Corporations

• Sole Proprietorships

• Transnational Corporations

• Local Enterprises

Which of the following was NOT a financial practice introduced in industrial nations between 1750 and 1900?

• Investment banks provided safe deposits for money and lending options for companies.

• Limited liability protected investors from losing personal assets due to company debts.

• Stock markets allowed companies to gather funds and offered investment opportunities to the public.

• Bartering became a primary method for trading goods and services without money.

What impact did industrial capitalism have on consumer goods and living standards?

• It reduced the quality and diversity of consumer goods available to the public.

• It improved living standards for some by enhancing the availability and diversity of consumer goods.

• It caused widespread unemployment, leading to a decline in living standards for many individuals.

• It prompted consumers to stop purchasing goods in order to save money.

Which of these was NOT a reform related to politics or society that emerged between 1750 and 1900 due to industrialization?

• Labor unions campaigned for improved working conditions.

• Social welfare initiatives were introduced to support the elderly population.

• Suffrage movements fought for voting rights for both working-class men and women.

• Laws were enacted by governments to restrict child labor.

What factor most directly contributed to the emergence of new ideologies like Utilitarianism, Communism, and Socialism?

• The influence of Enlightenment philosophers

• The economic and social challenges arising from industrialization

• The expansion of colonial territories and imperialism

• The decline of agricultural practices in rural communities

What were living conditions like in industrial cities during the 19th century?

• Industrial cities served as hubs of philosophical discussion where only the wealthy lived.

• Industrial cities were frequently overcrowded, unsanitary, and hazardous in certain areas.

• Industrial cities were characterized by safety and prosperity, with little poverty or crime.

• Industrial cities were small in size, often accommodating only a few hundred factory workers.

What new social classes emerged in industrial societies between 1750 and 1900?

• The aristocracy and peasantry

• The working class and the middle class

• The feudal lords and serfs

• The merchant class and landowners

In what ways did the roles of women transform in industrial societies from 1750 to 1900?

• Working-class women increasingly sought wage labor, while middle-class women concentrated on domestic responsibilities.

• Working-class women achieved significant wealth and success in their careers, while middle-class women encountered barriers in their professional aspirations.

• Working-class women gained improved access to education, whereas middle-class women typically received little formal schooling.

• Women's roles were consistent across classes, with limited participation in economic activities and social movements.

Which reform occurred in China in the 1860s, sought to modernize military and industry by adopting Western technology while maintaining Confucian values, but faced strong conservative resistance?

• Meiji Reforms

• Tanzimat Reforms

• Self-Strengthening Movement

• Industrial Reforms