Industrial Revolution and Social Change

The video explores the Second Industrial Revolution, highlighting technological advancements in steel, electricity, and transportation. It discusses the economic divide in Europe and the emergence of a global economy. The rise of socialism and trade unions, influenced by Marxist theories, is also covered, emphasizing the workers' struggle for better conditions.

What was a major reason for the belief in progress during the late 1800s?

• The material growth from the Second Industrial Revolution

• The expansion of colonial empires

• The rise of new political ideologies

• The decline of agricultural societies

Which industry saw a significant change with the substitution of steel for iron?

• Mining

• Transportation

• Agriculture

• Textile

What invention did Thomas Edison contribute to during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Telephone

• Radio

• Steam engine

• Light bulb

Which of the following was NOT a result of the internal combustion engine?

• Automobiles

• Steamships

• Airplanes

• Ocean liners

Which countries made up the advanced industrial zone in Europe by 1900?

• Russia and Portugal

• Southern Italy and Spain

• Great Britain and Germany

• Austria and Hungary

What was a key factor in the creation of a true world economy by 1800?

• The rise of agricultural societies

• The growth of transportation by steamship and railroad

• The invention of the telephone

• The decline of European empires

Who were the authors of The Communist Manifesto?

• Orville and Wilbur Wright

• Joseph Swan and Guglielmo Marconi

• Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell

• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

What did Marx believe was the history of all societies?

• A history of class struggles

• A history of political revolutions

• A history of technological advancements

• A history of economic prosperity

What was the main goal of the German Social Democrat Party?

• To expand colonial territories

• To promote agricultural development

• To develop new technologies

• To improve conditions for the working class

What was the purpose of trade unions in the late 1800s?

• To develop new industrial technologies

• To promote agricultural exports

• To organize strikes for better working conditions

• To support capitalist enterprises