Industrialization and Its Impact

Before a nation can begin to industrialize, that nation must first develop

• a democratic government

• a rigid class structure

• a strong religious foundation

• an adequate food supply

A person who believes in the Social Darwinist theory of survival of the fittest would agree that

• poor people should get help from the government

• rich nations should give substantial aid to help poor nations

• individuals should succeed through their own efforts

• government should tax the rich to help the poor

Which is an important reason that the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?

• Parliament had ended the mercantile system.

• The King granted special subsidies to inventors.

• Substantial sums of money were available for investment.

• A nationwide system of technical schools produced highly skilled workers.

In a history textbook, the items on this list would most likely appear in a chapter about the working conditions in the

• colonial period under British rule

• South before the Civil War

• age of big business from 1865 through the early 1900's

• economic recession following World War II

The term “robber barons” is used to describe many industrialists of the late 19th century mainly because they

• made large charitable donations to worthy causes

• sought to maximize their profits by eliminating competition and exploiting workers

• attempted to stimulate the economy by keeping the prices of their products as low as possible

• opposed the entry of poor and uneducated immigrants into the United States

What historical trend was most responsible for the change in Birmingham’s population shown above?

• immigration from the colonies

• industrial growth

• improvements in urban health care

• famine in rural areas

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century as a result of technological innovations in the production of cotton cloth. Which major change in the economies of Europe and the United States was set in motion by this development?

• an increasing portion of the work force engaged in manufacturing

• labor shortages resulting from a decreasing population

• a shift from free market systems to command economies

• a decreasing need for international trade agreements

A major reason the Industrial Revolution began in England was that England possessed

• a smooth coastline

• abundant coal and iron resources

• many waterfalls

• numerous mountain ranges

Which generally occurs as a nation moves from an agricultural economy to an industrial economy?

• There is a greater need for education and training.

• Larger families are needed to meet economic and social goals.

• The number of people at the poverty level increases sharply.

• There is a renewed emphasis on traditional values.

The breakdown of traditions, increased levels of pollution, and the expansion of slums are negative aspects of

• militarism

• collectivization

• pogroms

• urbanization