Cotton Production and the Industrial Revolution

True (A)

The steam engine

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<p>The growing population in Great Britain created a larger demand for textiles, including cotton cloth, leading to more imports. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Friedrich Engels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caudillos (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A perfect world that does not exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Proletariat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laissez-faire capitalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To overthrow the capitalist system and establish a communist utopia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Government control of the major means of production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The fencing off of common lands by wealthy landowners, forcing many peasants into cities and contributing to urbanization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The seed drill (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Breeding animals for specific traits, such as size, speed, or production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factories were located in cities, leading to job opportunities and a concentration of production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The French and American Revolutions served as a model for independence and fairness, and Latin Americans also sought to break free from unfair trade practices imposed by European colonial powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dom Pedro (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Haiti (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Britain had abundant natural resources, a politically stable environment, and a large colonial empire that provided markets for goods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Railroads offered faster, cheaper, and more efficient transportation options than previous methods, facilitating the movement of goods and people over longer distances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High levels of unemployment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>To improve working conditions and reduce child labor in factories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A decrease in the wealth gap between rich and poor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Puddling and smelting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Forced migration of farmers to cities, overcrowding, and increased competition for jobs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Marx underestimated the power of democracy and government interventions to address social inequalities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A shift from agriculture to manufacturing, driven by technological advancements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A machine that separates cotton seeds from the fiber, making cotton production much more efficient.

A system of production where tasks are divided among workers who specialize in a particular job, often using machinery.

A term used to describe the period of rapid technological advancement and industrial growth that began in Great Britain in the late 18th century.

A British inventor who created the spinning jenny in 1764, revolutionizing cotton thread production by allowing multiple spindles to be spun at once.

A British inventor who created the water-powered loom in 1787, making weaving more efficient and further contributing to the shift from cottage industry to factory production.

A Scottish engineer who invented the steam engine, allowing factories to be located anywhere, not just near water sources.

Laws passed by the British government to regulate child labor in factories, often with limited effectiveness.

Materials used to make fabrics, especially cotton, which became the focus of early factory production.

A German philosopher and economist who wrote "The Communist Manifesto," advocating for a classless society and overthrowing capitalism through revolution.

A German philosopher and economist who collaborated with Karl Marx, providing financial and intellectual support.

A British industrialist and social reformer who advocated for better working conditions and community ownership, founding the cooperative village of New Harmony, Indiana.

A person born in Spain or Portugal who resided temporarily in Latin America, often holding positions of power and wealth.

A person of European descent born in Latin America, often holding a privileged position in society but experiencing limitations due to their colonial status.

A person of mixed European and Native American descent, often representing a significant portion of the population in Latin America.

A person of mixed European and African descent, often experiencing social and economic challenges due to their mixed heritage.

An ideal society, a utopia that often serves as a model for social and political reform.

A 23-page pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that outlined their socialist ideas, including the overthrow of capitalism and the establishment of a classless society.

The working class, according to Marx, who were exploited by the bourgeoisie.

A market philosophy where businesses operate with minimal government intervention, allowing for free competition and allowing for a gap in wealth.

An economic system where all means of production are owned and controlled by the people, often through the state, aiming for a classless and equal society.

An economic system where the government controls the most important means of production, aimed at promoting social equality.

The upper class, according to Marx, who owned factories and exploited the proletariat.

The practice of employing children in factories, often in dangerous conditions and for low wages.

A British agriculturalist who invented the seed drill, improving efficiency in planting seeds and increasing crop yields.

The process of enclosing farmland with fences, consolidating small farms into larger ones, which led to increased food production but also displacement of peasants.

The practice of rotating different types of crops in a field to replenish soil nutrients, leading to better yields over time.

The process of breeding animals selectively to enhance desired traits, such as size and strength, leading to improved livestock and food production.

A major historical event that saw Latin American colonies revolt against their European rulers, achieving independence and forming new nations.

A Venezuelan military leader who played a crucial role in liberating several South American nations from Spanish rule, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

A Brazilian military leader who achieved independence for Brazil from Portuguese rule in 1822 and became the first emperor of Brazil.

A Haitian revolutionary leader who led a successful slave rebellion against French colonial rule, liberating Haiti and becoming its first governor.

A Mexican priest who initiated the Mexican War of Independence in 1810, inspiring the fight for freedom from Spain but ultimately failing to achieve victory.

An Argentinian military leader who played a significant role in liberating Argentina, Chile, and Peru from Spanish rule, joining forces with Simon Bolivar.

The process of industrialization spreading from its origins in Great Britain to other countries, transforming their economies and societies.

A process of purifying crude iron with coke to create high-quality iron for use in machinery and transportation.