Unit 5: Europe - Impact of Historical Events on Society

How were children’s lives impacted by working in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• children did not attend school

• eight hour work days

• safety regulations like fire escapes, emergency exits etc.

• dedicated time off

What was one effect of the World Wars in Europe?

• the Industrial Revolution

• the French Revolution

• they led to the formation of the European Union

• members of the EU stopped using their own currency

European colonization and cultural diffusion led to-

• watching more television

• people eating more tea and biscuits

• the spread of European languages

• a love for Europe

Which of the following was an impact of people moving from rural to urban areas for factory jobs?

• freedom to choose when to work

• consistent payment for work

• safer working conditions

• larger living spaces

Which of the following were causes of World War II? Select TWO correct answers.

• Americans rebelled against the British government

• the French wanted a democracy

• increased German nationalism

• Spain colonized Latin America

• the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor

People in countries across Europe were able to travel more freely and countries were able to trade more freely with each other as a result of-

• the World Wars

• the Industrial Revolution

• the Scientific Revolution

• the Age of Exploration

Alliances between European countries in the early 1900’s resulted in-

• World War I (the Great War)

• a trade revolution

• the destruction of the Catholic religion

• the invention of the spinning jenny

What was the purpose of forming the United Nations (UN)?

• to promote the purpose of the Euro

• to punish Germany for World War I

• to increase the influence of the U.S. in Europe

• to discuss conflict through cooperation

Which invention matches the description?

1. large amounts of text could be produced quickly and cheaply

2. books became more available

3. people became more literate

4. ideas spread more quickly

• furnace for making steel

• steam engine

• printing press

• power loom

Which invention matches the description?

1. invented by James Watt

2. allowed goods to be moved faster and cheaper

3. led to the invention of the train

• furnace for making steel

• printing press

• steam engine

• power loom