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Indust. Rev. Imperialism and WW1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why were European nations able to exercise power over Africa and Asia?
a)
technology
b)
lack of population 
c)
storms
d)
geography
2.
In Europe socialism became popular because? 
a)
reforms were needed in work environments
b)
lack of work
c)
too many jobs
d)
invasion of capitalism 
3.
in the 1900 century the British empire was on all continents.
a)
true
b)
false
4.
In the 19th century most industrialized nations in Europe experienced a rise in their standard of living?
a)
true
b)
false 
c)
none
5.
What canal did the British want to control?
a)
Suez Canal 
b)
Bill's Canal 
c)
Nile River
d)
Erie Canal 
6.
What did workers in factories want to improve their working conditions?
a)
reforms in labor policies 
b)
voting rights  
c)
less jobs 
7.
Why did European governments want to colonize Africa?
a)
natural resources 
b)
religion 
c)
military bases 
d)
more jobs 
8.
The Spinning Jenny, Power loom, Steam Engine, Cotton Gin were all used in the ________________ industry.
a)
Textile 
b)
food
c)
ship making 
9.
WW1 was started by several things but 4 of the major items were Imperialism, Militarism, Imperialism , and ________________.
a)
Nationalism 
b)
great depression 
c)
food 
d)
universal health care 
10.
Which weapon killed more people than any in WW1
a)
machine gun 
b)
tanks 
c)
gas 
d)
bolt action rifle 
11.
Industrialism caused several people to move from the farm to the city or (urban life)?
a)
true
b)
false 
12.
who is the father of communism?
a)
Karl Marx
b)
Hitler 
c)
Santa Anna 
d)
George Washington 
13.
Adam Smith a (capitalist) thought that the market needed government help. 
a)
false 
b)
true
14.
Why did the United States enter WW1?
a)
Unrestricted submarine warfare 
b)
Zimmerman note
c)
Lack of jobs 
d)
German aggression in Europe  
15.
Adam Smith favored what kind of business situation?
a)
privately owned  restaurant 
b)
government owned factory
c)
government ran car dealership
16.
Who invented the light bulb?
a)
Henry Ford
b)
Thomas Edison
c)
Bell
d)
Phil Sims