Unit 7 FA: Industrialization, Imperialism, and WW1

What does the term urbanization describe?

• The growth of rural villages

• The expansion and population increase of cities

• The building of new farms

• The decline of trade routes

Why did industrialization first take off in Great Britain?

• Britain had socialism and state-owned factories

• Britain had rich natural resources, workers, and investment money

• Britain had a weak government

• Britain copied other nations’ ideas

Which was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in pollution

• Decline of factory work

• Growth of child labor and poor working conditions

• End of class divisions

What is the main difference between capitalism and socialism?

• Who owns or controls businesses and industries

• The type of religion practiced

• The number of political parties

• The system of voting

What did Karl Marx believe about history?

• It was shaped by discoveries and inventions

• It was a struggle between the rich and the poor

• It repeated in cycles of peace and war

• It had no connection to economics

Where is nationalism most likely to develop?

• In a region with shared customs and traditions

• In a place with different languages and religions

• In an empire with many rulers

• In an isolated farming community

How did Otto von Bismarck help unite Germany?

• He encouraged trade with other countries

• He led wars that brought the German states together

• He created a strong navy

• He avoided all conflict

What was one negative result of imperialism in Africa?

• The destruction of traditional cultures

• The rise of African governments

• The growth of African universities

• The improvement of African independence

What belief did imperialists use to justify taking over other lands?

• Social Darwinism — the idea that stronger nations should dominate weaker ones

• Religious equality

• World peace and democracy

• Cooperation between all nations

Which was NOT a motive for European imperialism?

• Desire for raw materials

• Need for new markets

• Overcrowded cities

• National pride