AP World History - Unit 5 Quizs

How did transportation technology change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased use of trains and steamships, linking distant parts of countries into the national economy.

• The invention of the bicycle and the introduction of electric cars.

• The decline of horse-drawn carriages and the rise of walking paths.

• The development of hot air balloons for long-distance travel.

How did the Enlightenment challenge the status quo?

• It promoted absolute monarchy and the divine right of kings.

• It questioned the role of religion in public life, promoted the idea of natural rights, the social contract, and popular sovereignty, and emphasized democracy and liberalism.

• It rejected the idea of individual rights in favor of collective governance.

• It focused solely on scientific advancements without addressing social issues.

What were two major impacts of new modes of transportation?

• Development of cities and states, connecting far territories (e.g., Transcontinental Railroad, Trans-Siberian Railroad).

• Increased pollution and environmental degradation.

• Reduction in travel time for local commutes.

• Decline in trade and commerce between regions.

What were some effects of the Haitian Revolution?

• Haiti became the first black republic and the second independent nation in the Americas.

• Haiti was the first country to abolish the death penalty.

• Haiti established a monarchy that lasted for over a century.

• Haiti became a major economic power in the Caribbean.

How did industrialization impact the working class?

• Workers enjoyed better living conditions and higher wages.

• Workers lived in poor conditions (tenements), worked long hours for low pay in dangerous jobs, and diseases spread rapidly.

• Workers had more leisure time and job security.

• Workers were able to form strong unions and negotiate better terms.

How did Japan industrialize?

• Through the Meiji Restoration, which led to state-sponsored industrialization.

• By adopting a laissez-faire economic policy without government intervention.

• Through colonization of neighboring countries to acquire resources.

• By relying solely on foreign investments and technology.

What is a good example of a transnational business from the Industrial Revolution?

• The Unilever Corporation, a joint stock company owned by the British and Dutch that produced household goods using materials from colonial holdings.

• The East India Company, which primarily traded spices and textiles.

• The Ford Motor Company, known for its assembly line production of automobiles.

• The Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil industry in the United States.

How did industrialization spread to the United States?

• The U.S. experienced rapid industrialization post-Civil War, supported by natural resources, political stability, and a growing population.

• Industrialization was primarily driven by foreign investments and imports.

• The U.S. had a lack of resources and political instability, which hindered industrial growth.

• Industrialization spread through the establishment of agricultural cooperatives and local markets.

What is Marxism and how was it a response to the working class plight?

• A theory that promotes capitalism and individualism.

• A political and economic theory advocating for a classless society through the overthrow of the bourgeoisie.

• A philosophy that supports the status quo and wealth disparity.

• A movement that encourages workers to accept their conditions without change.

How did industrialization change social hierarchies?

• A new industrial working class emerged at the bottom, the middle class grew with factory owners and white-collar workers, and industrialists at the top became more powerful than traditional elites.

• The traditional elites maintained their power and influence without any significant changes.

• The working class disappeared, and everyone became part of the middle class.

• Social hierarchies became less defined, with equal opportunities for all social classes.