Industrial Revolution and Economic Systems Quiz

What are textiles?

• ceramic stone tiles that are used for flooring

• fabric that is woven

• the machines used in manufacturing

• the tiles used for roofing materials

The Industrial Revolution led to the growth of

• cities

• the working class

• child labor

• all of the above

This economic system was a reaction to the capitalist system. It argued that capitalism led to the exploitation of workers and created unfair class divisions.

• Mercantilism

• Feudalism

• Free enterprise

• Socialism

A key idea in the Communist Manifesto is that workers should support the

• legislative regulation of wages and working conditions

• establishment of labor unions

• overthrow of the capitalist system

• technological changes in production methods

Which of the following would most likely agree with the statement: “Abolition of private property.”?

• Karl Marx

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

What is the main argument of socialism as a reaction to capitalism?

• It supports free markets and competition.

• It promotes the exploitation of workers.

• It seeks to address unfair class divisions and worker exploitation.

• It encourages private ownership of property.

This economic system encourages government interference in the economy but still allows private property and businesses.

• Traditional economy

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

Which statement best describes the impact of advances in agricultural techniques during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decreased food supply

• Movement of farmers from the countryside to the city

• Increased number of rural workers

• Decline in industrial jobs

Which economic system is most likely to support the idea that “government has a duty to interfere in order to best provide its people with a happy and safe life”?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Traditional economy

• Laissez-faire

The first business to industrialize.

• automobile

• aviation

• textile