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What was one consequence of the agricultural revolution in Britain at the turn of the century?
What was one consequence of the agricultural revolution in Britain at the turn of the century?
Which invention was a key development in the cotton industry?
Which invention was a key development in the cotton industry?
Which of the following best describes a cottage industry?
Which of the following best describes a cottage industry?
What was a significant impact of the steam engine on industrialization?
What was a significant impact of the steam engine on industrialization?
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What does industrial capitalism generally refer to?
What does industrial capitalism generally refer to?
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What characterizes socialism as an economic system?
What characterizes socialism as an economic system?
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Which movement emerged in the late eighteenth century as a reaction to the Enlightenment?
Which movement emerged in the late eighteenth century as a reaction to the Enlightenment?
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What does secularization refer to in societal terms?
What does secularization refer to in societal terms?
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What was a key component of Italian unification during the 19th century?
What was a key component of Italian unification during the 19th century?
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Which event marked the beginning of discontent with Louis-Philippe's reign?
Which event marked the beginning of discontent with Louis-Philippe's reign?
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What did the Monroe Doctrine primarily address?
What did the Monroe Doctrine primarily address?
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What led to increased tensions that facilitated German unification?
What led to increased tensions that facilitated German unification?
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What was a result of the Second Industrial Revolution?
What was a result of the Second Industrial Revolution?
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What was a significant result of the Crimean War?
What was a significant result of the Crimean War?
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Who was the primary author of 'The Communist Manifesto'?
Who was the primary author of 'The Communist Manifesto'?
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What characterized the leadership of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in Mexico?
What characterized the leadership of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in Mexico?
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What fundamental idea did the term 'Cadillos' represent in Latin America?
What fundamental idea did the term 'Cadillos' represent in Latin America?
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What was one of the challenges faced by the German states prior to unification?
What was one of the challenges faced by the German states prior to unification?
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Study Notes
Foundations of British Industrialization
- Agricultural Revolution increased food supply, leading to population growth and a larger labor pool.
- Ample capital (money) was available for investment.
- Abundant natural resources (raw materials).
- Existing trade markets facilitated commerce.
Cotton Industry
- Focused on manufacturing cotton textiles.
- Key inventions included the spinning jenny, water-powered loom, and steam engine.
- Cottage industry (home-based production) existed concurrently.
Cottage Industry Definition
- A system of production in which tasks were performed by individuals in their rural homes.
Impact of the Steam Engine
- Thomas Savery played a role in steam engine development.
- Britain's industrialization was heavily reliant on the steam engine's invention.
- Steam-powered transportation (trains) facilitated the movement of iron, cotton, and coal.
Puddling Definition
- A process using coke (from coal) to remove impurities from crude iron, producing higher quality iron.
Social Impacts of Industrialization
- Population Growth & Urbanization: European populations doubled.
- New Social Classes: The bourgeoisie (middle class) emerged.
- Early Socialism: Advocated for workers' rights and protection.
Industrial Capitalism Definition
- An economic system centered on industrial or manufacturing production.
Socialism Definition
- A system where society (often the government) controls the means of production.
Romanticism Definition
- An 18th-century intellectual movement opposing the Enlightenment, emphasizing feelings, emotions, and imagination.
Realism Definition
- A mid-19th-century movement rejecting Romanticism, aiming to depict the realities of lower and middle-class life.
Counter-movements to the Enlightenment
- Realism emerged as a counter-movement to the Enlightenment.
Scientific Advancements & Secularization
- Enlightenment ideas fostered secularization (indifference or rejection of religion).
Charles Darwin's Theory
- Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection, detailed in On the Origin of Species.
Second French Revolution's Outcome
- Marked the end of the French Revolution.
- A constitutional monarchy was established following the removal of Charles X.
- Louis-Philippe's reign led to further unrest and his overthrow.
- A provisional government and constituent assembly were formed to draft a new constitution.
Failed Democratic Attempts in Europe
- German states, Austrian Empire, and Italian city-states attempted and failed to establish democratic systems.
Crimean War's Results
- Following the invasion of the Balkans; Ottoman Empire, Great Britain, and France declared war on Russia.
- The poorly planned war led to significant casualties.
- The Treaty of Paris forced territorial concessions from Russia.
- Austria and Russia became enemies, and Russia withdrew from the European Concert.
- This allowed for Italian and German unification.
Italian Unification Key Elements
- King Victor Emmanuel II appointed Camillo Benso di Cavour as prime minister.
- Cavour's efforts led to alliances with other Italian states and eventually provoked Austria & France.
- Giuseppe Garibaldi led a military campaign for unification.
- Rome, originally under French and Papal control, was annexed by Italy in 1870, becoming the capital.
German Unification Key Elements
- Germany was fragmented into numerous city-states.
- Prussia, with its strengthened military under Otto von Bismarck, played a key role in unification.
- Bismarck's actions prompted wars, and eventually, the formation of the North German Confederation in 1866.
- The Franco-Prussian War (1870) further unified German states.
- William I was crowned Kaiser, establishing the Second German Empire.
First Latin American Independent State
- Haiti was the first independent state in Latin America.
Mexican Independence Events
- Priest Miguel Hidalgo, inspired by the French Revolution, led revolts against Spanish rule.
- Hidalgo's actions, despite his demise, inspired others to join the fight for independence.
- Multiple social classes eventually participated, leading to the overthrow of Spanish rule.
Monroe Doctrine
- Declared the American continents off-limits for future European colonization and intervention.
Cadillos Definition
- Strong military leaders in Latin America, often supported by the landed elite.
Early Latin American Leaders (Struggles & Triumphs)
- Antonio López de Santa Anna: Mixed success; some reforms but also halted progress, involved in the Texan War of Independence.
- Benito Juárez: Reformed Mexico following his rule.
- Juan Manuel de Rosas: Initially supported by the masses but later led to civil war.
Second Industrial Revolution Results
- Steel: Increased steel production (lighter, stronger); used in railways, ships, and weapons.
- Electricity: Provided light, heat, and power, driving innovations like light bulbs (Edison), communication (Bell), and transportation (Streetcars).
- Internal Combustion Engine & Flight: Breakthroughs in transport.
- Mass Production: Assembly lines (e.g., Ford) boosted production.
- Increased Wages & Department Stores: Improved living standards for some and enhanced retail.
Socialism Founded by
- Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, authors of the Communist Manifesto.
- Aim: To overthrow the capitalist system and establish a classless society through a proletariat revolution.
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This quiz delves into the key factors that led to the British Industrial Revolution, including the Agricultural Revolution, advances in the cotton industry, and the significance of the steam engine. Test your knowledge on the pivotal inventions and the cottage industry that thrived during this transformative period.
