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Industrialization, Economic Systems, Imperialism

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China

a)

Opium War

b)

War of 1812

c)

War of the worlds

d)

English war

2.

What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

a)

Imperialism

b)

Industrialization

3.

US entered war to gain control of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines in this war...

a)

Rico War

b)

Spanish American War

c)

War on terrorism

d)

Island war

4.

What is the name of the reform in education, military, and industrial changes made after Japanese studied western nations

a)

Sushi

b)

Tokyo

c)

Western

d)

Meiji

5.

The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others

a)

Dominator

b)

Survivalist

c)

Social Darwinism

d)

Winner

6.

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

a)

Suez

b)

Panama

c)

Philipine

d)

Spanish

7.

What is a territory settled and ruled by people from another land

a)

colony

b)

territory

c)

spoils

d)

Island

8.
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
a)
A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
b)
A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
c)
A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
d)
A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa
9.
Industrialization affected the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations because it
a)
was the driving force behind imperialism. 
b)
weakened economic ties between nations. 
c)
allowed industrialized nations to take slaves. 
d)
enabled the two types of nations to strengthen each other.
10.
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 
a)
France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 
b)
There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 
c)
African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
d)
Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 
11.
The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.
a)
superior to other cultures
b)
misunderstood by Americans
c)
the oldest culture in the world
d)
a replica of Ancient Greek culture
12.
The visit of Commodore Perry encouraged the Japanese to 
a)
close its ports to all Western traders. 
b)
declare war on Russia to gain Korea as a buffer zone. 
c)
open a port to trade with the United States
d)
try to build its own modern navy before Perry's return. 
13.
The Meiji Restoration helped Japan become a ...
a)
traditional nation
b)
mighty world power
c)
island to itself
14.
an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment
a)
protectorate
b)
colonialism
c)
sphere of influence
d)
imperialism
15.
New Imperialism was focused mainly in 
a)
North and South America
b)
Africa and Asia
c)
Antarctica and Australia
d)
Europe
16.

Who invented the telegraph?

a)

Samuel Adams

b)

Samuel Morse

c)

Robert Fulton

17.

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

a)

Massachusetts

b)

France

c)

England

18.

The first factories in the U.S. focused on creating....

a)

Machines

b)

Textiles

c)

Cotton

19.

Which group most likely received the greatest benefit from the invention of the cotton gin.

a)

factory managers

b)

Irish immigrants

c)

plantation owners

20.

The combination of resources, improved transportation, and technological breakthroughs all led to the

a)

industrial revolution

b)

adoption of gold standard

c)

era of good feelings

21.

During the mid-1800s the development of the factory system in the United States contributed to .....

a)

a decline in number of immigrants

b)

the rapid growth of cities

c)

decrease in standard of living

22.

In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, many factories were built along rivers because

a)

water was a major source of irrigation

b)

ships could easily deliver goods to factories

c)

water power was used to power factory machines

23.

Which is most likely the importance of the Erie Canal being built in 1825?

a)

connected the Mississippi River and the Hudson River making transportation of goods easier

b)

more water for the settlers to use for their crops

c)

loss of business in the port of New York

24.

Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?

a)

Minimum Wages for workers

b)

Dangerous working conditions

c)

Long hours

25.

Mass Production led to:

a)

products being superior in quality

b)

laborers received higher wages

c)

goods became less expensive

26.

What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?

a)

moving

b)

inflation

c)

urbanization

27.

Which one of following would be a PULL factor for "people moved to the cities during the Industrial Revolution?"

a)

Family

b)

Jobs on the farm

c)

Jobs in factories

28.

This machine allowed factories to be built anywhere, powered by coal?

a)

flying shuttle

b)

spinning jenny

c)

steam engine

29.

Which statement is true about the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Children were not allowed to work

b)

Work conditions were closely regulated

c)

There were no labor laws that prevented children from working

30.

How was the Agricultural Revolution a CAUSE of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

New farming methods led to a population increase which made a greater demand of textiles

b)

New farming methods produced bigger harvests with less farmers

31.

Which two natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

wood and peat

b)

coal and iron

c)

oil and natural gas

32.

England is an island. Why was this an advantage during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

It wasn't an advantage.

b)

It made it more difficult for other countries to steal England's ideas.

c)

England has many ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.

33.

The system in which the government owns and controls the means of production, such as mines and factories, is called?

a)

fascism

b)

capitalism

c)

communism

34.

The powered loom made textile production easier. What is the best synonym for "textile?"

a)

Steel

b)

Coal

c)

Cloth

35.

Which of the following was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Poverty was completely eliminated.

b)

Societies moved from agriculture to industry.

c)

The number of wars between countries decreased.

36.
A command economy is when the government is in control.
a)
True
b)
False
37.

Which of the following is an economic system in which the government and people are used to decide how to use scarce resources?

a)

Market economy

b)

Command economy

c)

Traditional economy

d)

Mixed economy

38.
This is the social & political commitment & freedom to start their own businesses & compete
a)
free enterprise system
b)
free response system
c)
free travel system
d)
freedom of choice
39.
True or False: The government can't take your property without just compensation.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
The driving force behind people going into business is
a)
profit margin
b)
profit motive
c)
opportunity cost
d)
taxes
41.
The concept that people have the right and privilege to control their possessions as they wish.
a)
legal equality
b)
open opportunity
c)
private property
d)
profit incentive
42.
The rivalry between sellers to get more customers by lowering costs & better goods/services
a)
voluntary exchange
b)
competition
c)
incentives
d)
legal equality
43.
True/False:  Government safety nets are called welfare or aid to the poor.
a)
True
b)
False
44.

What is the definition of socialism?

a)

The idea that the means of production, distribution and exchange should be owned and regulated by the community as a whole.

b)

The idea that all free men over the age of 21 of good standing should have the right to vote.

c)

The idea that women should have equal political, social and economic rights as men.

d)

The idea that a country’s trade and industry should be controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

45.

Socialism was an alternative to what movement?

a)

Communism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Feminism

d)

Capitalism

46.

What is the radical version of socialism?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Feminism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Communism

47.

Who are the bourgeoisie?

a)

Middle and upper classes

b)

Working classes

c)

A form of revisionism

d)

A French form of fast food

48.
Which is NOT a characteristic of Capitalism?
a)
Market Economy
b)
Supply and Demand
c)
Freedom of Competition
d)
Classless Society
49.
Laissez-faire means...
a)
Hats off
b)
Hands around
c)
Hands off
d)
Hands on
50.
In a socialist economy, the wealth is distributed evenly among citizens.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
In a "pure" communist society, who are the wealthiest and most powerful people?
a)
Intellectuals
b)
Business leaders
c)
Military leaders
d)
No One--every member of society is supposed to be equal
52.
How does socialism differ from capitalism?
a)
In socialism, the goverment controls the means of production; whereas, capitalism focuses on the private owner.
b)
In socialism, the goverment provides subsidies for small buisnesses; whereas, capitalism only depends on the corporations to spark the economy.
c)
In socialism, the goverment does not provide any form on humanitarian aid; whereas, capitalism funds small buisness with tax relief.
d)
In socialism, the government controls what the consumer can purchase; whereas, capitalism controls what the business can market.
53.
What does communism believe in?
a)
Economic system with individuals having private ownership of money/production.
b)
Maintaining total control over society. 
c)
Economic equality through elimination of private property.
d)
A government of the people, by the people, for the people.
54.
This person wrote "The Wealth of Nations" and believed the government should have a limited role in business.
a)
John Locke
b)
Adam Smith
c)
Charles Fourier 
d)
Karl Marx
55.
This economic system aims to make the best products for the lowest amount of money, which often times leads to bad treatment of workers.
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Mixed Market Economy 
d)
Capitalism 
56.
______________get to make the economic decisions under capitalism.
a)
Individuals
b)
Government
c)
Literally no one
d)
The President 
57.

In a communist society...

a)

the government controls the means of production

b)

the individual owns the means of production

c)

wealth is distributed evenly amongst society

d)

there is no wealth or private property

58.

One problem with socialism is...

a)

the rich will continue to get richer.

b)

people will only work as hard as they need to.

c)

those that don't work hard enough do not reap the benefits.

d)

the government keeps all of the wealth.

59.

In capitalism, who owns property and businesses -- and keeps the profits?

a)

private people

b)

government

c)

the poor

60.

What does an economy provide to the people of a country?

a)

Goods and services

b)

Land, labor, capital and management

c)

Money and factories

61.

Which of these is a strong incentive to create products and services that people want?

a)

helping others

b)

growing wealthy

c)

being creative

62.

What is the purpose of socialism?

a)

To help the rich remain wealthy

b)

To reduce the gap between rich & poor

c)

To let the poor control the economy

63.

Why did Karl Marx think communism was better than capitalism?

a)

Capitalism gave control to government

b)

Capitalism did not produce enough

c)

Communism let people share wealth equally

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