19th Century Changes and Industrialization

During the 19th century, which change led to an increase in the use of child labor?

• The creation of a public welfare system

• The development of the factory system

• The expansion of large cities

• The rise of wages for skilled workers

Which statement best describes the effects of the Industrial Revolution on families?

• Family-based cottage industries were weakened.

• Families returned to a primary focus on domestic goods.

• Families struggled to share responsibilities in the household.

• Families were hired as a group in local industries.

Who believed that governments should NOT interfere with a free market economy?

• Karl Marx

• Adam Smith

• Vladimir Lenin

• Adolf Hitler

Edward Jenner’s innovation helped to —

• improve public health

• enable mass production

• increase energy output

• allow faster transportation

This quotation refers to which nation’s rule over India? ("The spirit of democracy cannot be established in the midst of terrorism, whether governmental or popular." — Mohandas Gandhi)

• Soviet Union

• France

• Great Britain

• China

These unsuccessful revolutions contributed to the spread of —

• imperialism

• fascism

• industrialism

• nationalism

What was the primary driving force behind European imperialism in Africa during the 19th century?

• To learn about African cultures and traditions

• Economic exploitation and resource acquisition

• To spread democratic ideals

• To avoid European conflicts

Who was the political leader known for unifying Germany in the late 19th century?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Otto von Bismarck

• Victor Emmanuel II

What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on European societies?

• Increased agricultural production

• Decline in urban populations

• Decrease in international trade

• Rapid urbanization and growth of cities

Which invention during the Industrial Revolution had the most significant impact on the textile industry?

• The steamboat

• The spinning jenny

• The locomotive

• The telegraph