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The economic success of businesses such as the British South Africa Company was in part dependent on which of the following developments in the late nineteenth century?
The economic success of businesses such as the British South Africa Company was in part dependent on which of the following developments in the late nineteenth century?
- The development of new technologies such as the telegraph
- The migrations of indentured workers from Asia
- The adoption of innovative practices in banking and finance (correct)
- The increasing availability and variety of consumer goods
As described in the passage, the economic model of the British South Africa Company most directly differed from which of the following economic trends in the late nineteenth century?
As described in the passage, the economic model of the British South Africa Company most directly differed from which of the following economic trends in the late nineteenth century?
- The shift from heavy industry to industries centered on the production of consumer goods
- The shift in Asian and African economies from manufacturing of finished goods to resource extraction
- The shift from nation-based businesses and enterprises to transnational businesses and enterprises
- The shift from mercantilism to free-market trade policies (correct)
Which of the following statements made by laissez-faire economists in the period 1750-1900 is correct?
Which of the following statements made by laissez-faire economists in the period 1750-1900 is correct?
- The creation of government-supported joint-stock companies such as the British South Africa Company excluded private investment.
- Government involvement in the business of companies such as the British South Africa Company inevitably led to deregulation that removed valuable protections for workers and consumers.
- The monopolistic practices of government-chartered joint-stock companies such as the British South Africa Company distorted market competition and hurt consumers. (correct)
- Granting government charters to joint-stock companies such as the British South Africa Company allowed too much free trade and hurt workers in home countries.
Which of the following best describes an important difference between Karl Marx's theory of socialist revolution and that of V.I. Lenin?
Which of the following best describes an important difference between Karl Marx's theory of socialist revolution and that of V.I. Lenin?
The high proportion of women and children among the workers reflected in the table is best seen in the context of the?
The high proportion of women and children among the workers reflected in the table is best seen in the context of the?
The data in the table best provide historical context to understand which of the following developments in mid-nineteenth-century Great Britain?
The data in the table best provide historical context to understand which of the following developments in mid-nineteenth-century Great Britain?
The labor patterns shown in the table are most directly relevant in understanding which broader process in nineteenth-century Europe?
The labor patterns shown in the table are most directly relevant in understanding which broader process in nineteenth-century Europe?
The gender and age makeup of the workforce shown in Image 2 best illustrates which of the following phenomena in mid-nineteenth-century European society?
The gender and age makeup of the workforce shown in Image 2 best illustrates which of the following phenomena in mid-nineteenth-century European society?
In the second half of the nineteenth century, the working conditions depicted in Image 2 served as an inspiration for those arguing that?
In the second half of the nineteenth century, the working conditions depicted in Image 2 served as an inspiration for those arguing that?
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, some governments responded to the growing popularity of ideas such as the ones expressed in the passage by doing which of the following?
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, some governments responded to the growing popularity of ideas such as the ones expressed in the passage by doing which of the following?
The views expressed in the passage best illustrate which of the following processes?
The views expressed in the passage best illustrate which of the following processes?
Which of the following best explains a likely reason for the title of the image?
Which of the following best explains a likely reason for the title of the image?
Marx's statement in the passage above is best understood in the context of which of the following responses to the development and spread of global capitalism in the nineteenth century?
Marx's statement in the passage above is best understood in the context of which of the following responses to the development and spread of global capitalism in the nineteenth century?
Which of the following states in the nineteenth century experienced social tensions resulting from the introduction of foreign cultural influences in a way most similar to that described in the passage?
Which of the following states in the nineteenth century experienced social tensions resulting from the introduction of foreign cultural influences in a way most similar to that described in the passage?
Which of the following was the primary Ottoman response to the processes depicted in Map 2?
Which of the following was the primary Ottoman response to the processes depicted in Map 2?
The ideology reflected in the poster was most directly the result of which of the following developments in the nineteenth century?
The ideology reflected in the poster was most directly the result of which of the following developments in the nineteenth century?
The philosophy behind the late-nineteenth-century Chinese policy mentioned above was part of which of the following?
The philosophy behind the late-nineteenth-century Chinese policy mentioned above was part of which of the following?
The excerpt above emphasizes which of the following solutions to the exploitation of industrial laborers?
The excerpt above emphasizes which of the following solutions to the exploitation of industrial laborers?
A historian interpreting the decree would best understand the purpose of the 'new legislation' referred to in the second paragraph as an attempt to?
A historian interpreting the decree would best understand the purpose of the 'new legislation' referred to in the second paragraph as an attempt to?
The decree's references to following the rules of Shari'a would best be interpreted as an attempt to appeal to?
The decree's references to following the rules of Shari'a would best be interpreted as an attempt to appeal to?
The decree's statement regarding the change in the situation of the Ottoman Empire, as described in the first paragraph, is a viewpoint that would most likely have been shared by members of which of the following governments in the nineteenth century?
The decree's statement regarding the change in the situation of the Ottoman Empire, as described in the first paragraph, is a viewpoint that would most likely have been shared by members of which of the following governments in the nineteenth century?
Which of the following best represents the purpose of Trotsky's statement in the passage above?
Which of the following best represents the purpose of Trotsky's statement in the passage above?
Zeng Guofan's analysis of the situation in China in 1854 was likely influenced by which of the following?
Zeng Guofan's analysis of the situation in China in 1854 was likely influenced by which of the following?
In the passage above, Zeng Guofan's purpose in listing the policies of the current Qing emperor is most likely to?
In the passage above, Zeng Guofan's purpose in listing the policies of the current Qing emperor is most likely to?
Study Notes
Economic Context of the British South Africa Company
- Economic success hinged on innovative practices in banking and finance during the late nineteenth century.
- The Company’s economic model diverged from mercantilism, aligning more with free-market trade policies.
Critique of Laissez-Faire Economics
- Monopolistic practices by companies like the British South Africa Company undermined market competition, adversely affecting consumers.
Marx vs. Lenin on Revolution
- Marx emphasized the importance of "class struggle."
- Lenin argued for a revolution led by professional revolutionaries, differing from Marx's views on the proletariat's roles.
Industrial Workforce Dynamics
- High representation of women and children among workers was linked to low wages in industrial societies.
- Labor patterns of the mid-1800s reflected challenges to entrenched gender norms and the formation of new class identities.
Social Reforms in Response to Industrialization
- Mid-nineteenth-century Britain saw the rise of social reform movements as a reaction to poor working conditions.
- Calls for better working conditions were influenced by the adverse effects of capitalism.
Environmental and Social Impacts
- Industrial pollution from coal was significant in urban environments, contributing to public health concerns.
Global Capitalism Resistance
- Movements arose advocating for alternative societal models in response to the challenges posed by global capitalism.
Ottoman Empire's Response to Change
- The Ottoman Empire sought reforms amidst tensions from foreign cultural influences and internal opposition.
- Efforts to modernize included an attempt to reconcile Islamic law with new governance structures.
Labor Rights and Worker Treatment
- Advocated for sufficient wages to enable factory workers to lead comfortable lives, opposing exploitation.
Interpretation of Legislative Changes
- The new legislation in the Ottoman Empire aimed to improve competitiveness against industrializing European powers.
- References to Shari'a sought to appeal to Sunni religious elites resisting modernization.
Chinese State Responses
- The Qing Dynasty, after signing unequal treaties, faced foreign pressures leading to social and political reforms.
Historical Change in Revolution Context
- Trotsky claimed Russia was prepared for socialist revolution despite its low industrialization compared to Western Europe.
Zeng Guofan and the Qing Dynasty
- Influenced by Confucian ideals, Zeng Guofan analyzed the Taiping rebellion and highlighted support for Qing policies to mobilize public sentiment.
broad Societal Transformations
- The transformation of working-class demographics indicated a shift in occupational roles and challenges to existing social structures.
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