Industrialization and Its Effects

Urbanization refers to the movement of people from rural areas to urban centers. How did industrialization impact urbanization?

• It led to an increase in urbanization

• It led to a decrease in urbanization

• It had no effect on urbanization

Which demographic change was a direct result of the industrial boom in the late 19th century?

• People from the northern states relocated to the Sun Belt

• Individuals from rural areas migrated to cities

• The working class moved from urban centers to suburban areas

• African Americans relocated from northern cities to southern cities

What is one impact of industrialization on farming practices?

• It slowed down the delivery of agricultural products to consumers.

• It limited the diversity of crops that could be cultivated.

• It minimized the workforce required for crop production.

• It reduced the acreage available for farming.

How did labor unions impact workers' rights during the Industrial Revolution?

• Unions were formed to ensure workers had access to education and training.

• Union membership was mandatory for all factory workers.

• Labor unions were established by factory owners to manage employee relations.

• Unions advocated for better wages, safer working conditions, and reasonable work hours.

Examine the chart provided and identify the key factor that contributed to the shift of populations from rural to urban settings.

• Populism

• Progressivism

• Industrialism

• Nativism

In the late 1800s, what innovation significantly boosted the expansion of heavy industries in nations like the United States and Great Britain?

• stricter government oversight of industrial practices

• worker cooperatives in the industrial sector

• advancements in production methods enhancing productivity & efficiency

• legal rulings supporting labor unions in heavy industries

What is the principle of 'laissez faire' in the context of Adam Smith's economic philosophy during the Industrial Revolution?

• Minimal government intervention in economic affairs

• Enhanced state regulations

• Complete state control over the economy

• Planned economic management by the government

According to Karl Marx's theory, what is the inevitable outcome of capitalism?

• The proletariat will rise and establish a classless society.

• Capitalism will evolve into a more advanced form of economic system.

• Religious institutions will gain more power over the state.

• Colonial powers will expand their territories indefinitely.

According to the principles of ____________________________, the means of production are owned collectively by the state or the community.

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Populism

How did the Watt Engine contribute to advancements during the Industrial Revolution? SELECT TWO.

• Steam engines enabled more efficient and faster transportation via trains and ships

• Steam engines were used in the development of automobiles and aircraft

• Steam engines facilitated the operation of factory machinery for producing goods like textiles

• Steam engines were instrumental in the enhancement of military weaponry