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Which of the following best illustrates the relationship between industrialization and urbanization?
Which of the following best illustrates the relationship between industrialization and urbanization?
- Urban planning initiatives directly spurred industrial growth by creating zones specifically for factories.
- Decreased demand for goods in rural areas forced industries to consolidate in urban centers, leading to urbanization.
- Increased agricultural production freed up labor, which then migrated to urban centers seeking work in newly established factories. (correct)
- Government policies mandating urban residence for factory workers caused a rapid shift in population from rural to urban areas.
How did the 'Cult of Domesticity' primarily impact the middle class during the Industrial Revolution?
How did the 'Cult of Domesticity' primarily impact the middle class during the Industrial Revolution?
- By limiting women's roles primarily to the home and family, reinforcing the idea that their sphere was separate from the public world of work and politics. (correct)
- By advocating for women's suffrage and equal rights, leading to greater political participation and representation.
- By encouraging women to actively participate in labor unions and fight for better working conditions in factories.
- By pushing middle-class women to pursue higher education and enter professions previously dominated by men, such as medicine and law.
What was a crucial difference between the First and Second Industrial Revolutions?
What was a crucial difference between the First and Second Industrial Revolutions?
- The First Industrial Revolution relied heavily on government regulation, whilst the Second emphasized laissez-faire economics.
- The First Industrial Revolution saw the rise of large labor unions and collective bargaining, but the Second involved individual contracts.
- The First Industrial Revolution focused on textiles and steam power, while the Second Industrial Revolution was characterized by steel, electricity, and chemicals. (correct)
- The First Industrial Revolution occurred mainly in Asia and Africa, while the Second was centered on Europe.
Which of the following options explain a key difference in the motivations behind Russian and Japanese state-sponsored industrialization?
Which of the following options explain a key difference in the motivations behind Russian and Japanese state-sponsored industrialization?
How did the Berlin Conference impact the 'Scramble for Africa'?
How did the Berlin Conference impact the 'Scramble for Africa'?
Flashcards
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
The shift from handmade goods to machine-made goods, starting in Britain.
Factors of Production
Factors of Production
The resources needed for industrialization: land, labor, and capital.
Factory System
Factory System
A production method where goods are made in a central location using machines and workers.
Assembly Line
Assembly Line
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Urbanization
Urbanization
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