Europe's INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION [AP Euro Review, Unit 6 Topic 2]

What was a fundamental change brought about by the Industrial Revolution?

• A shift from goods made by machines to goods made by hand.

• A change in the way goods were made for sale, from hand-made to machine-made.

• A focus on agricultural production over manufacturing.

• A decrease in global trade and economic structures.

The repeal of the Corn Laws in Britain had what primary effect on industrialization?

• It increased the price of imported grain, benefiting local farmers.

• It led to more people leaving farms to seek factory work in cities.

• It discouraged free trade agreements with other nations.

• It reduced the importance of manufacturing for export.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Britain's early industrialization?

• Abundant supply of capital from successful entrepreneurs.

• Favorable government policies that encouraged entrepreneurship.

• A lack of mineral resources like coal and iron ore.

• A large number of markets due to its extensive empire.

What was a significant factor contributing to the slow adoption of industrialization in Southern and Eastern Europe compared to Britain?

• A strong emphasis on state-sponsored industrialization.

• Abundant mineral deposits necessary for industry.

• The persistence of old economic arrangements like landed nobility and serfdom.

• Rapid adoption of new weaving technologies from Britain.