Industrialization and Imperialism Quiz Review

What technological innovation decreased transportation and shipping costs and time and led to the United States becoming a world economic power?

• Panama Canal

• Amazon River

• Andes Mountains

• Yucatan Peninsula

What was the primary focus of criticism in The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels?

• The exploitation of workers in the capitalist system.

• The role of religion in society.

• The influence of ancient Greek philosophy.

• The impact of the Enlightenment on modern thought.

What role did the expansion of railroads in nineteenth-century England play in supporting the country's industrialization?

• They facilitated England's integration with European markets.

• They attracted a large number of foreign laborers to England.

• They offered an economical means to move goods and resources within England.

• They enabled England to rival the technological advancements of Europe.

What is a core principle of Marxist-Communist ideology?

• Economic inequality is the primary source of societal issues.

• The government's main function is to safeguard individual wealth.

• Religious and national identities are essential for social cohesion.

• Nationalism and religion are the main drivers of international disputes.

What historical era is this passage about?

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Renaissance Reformation

• The Enlightenment Restoration

• The Industrial Revolution

Which statement BEST provides evidence of a benefit to society from this era?

• Inventions such as the steam engine, textile machinery, and iron production techniques increased efficiency.

• The exploitation of natural resources, including coal, iron, and cotton, provided the necessary inputs for development.

What strategy did factory owners in England adopt in the late 1800s when faced with a shortage of willing laborers due to low wages and poor working conditions?

• They lobbied the government to import foreign workers.

• They enhanced workplace conditions and adopted fairer labor practices.

• They employed children to fill the labor gap.

• They offered higher wages to attract more workers.

What was a significant consequence of the nineteenth-century demand for raw materials and new markets?

• European nations pursued imperialistic policies.

• European nations embraced isolationist policies.

• European governments enacted democratic reforms.

• European governments adopted communist reforms.

Which motivation contributed to the practice of imperialism among European nations?

• the social trend to learn about the cultures of other people

• the industrial demand for cheaper sources of raw materials

• the technological desire to share inventive ideas with other countries

• the isolationist attitude to remain separate from international conflicts

Which is the best title for the information above?

• The Causes and Effects of Manufacturing

• The Causes and Effects of European Imperialism

• The Causes and Effects of Pollution

• The Causes and Effects of Free Enterprise