Industrial Revolution: Unit 7 Quiz 2

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Which of the following was a significant negative effect of industrialization?

Widespread environmental pollution and poor working conditions (correct)
Improved overall standard of living for all citizens
Reduced urbanization and population density
Increased availability of consumer goods

Tenements during the Industrial Revolution typically provided spacious and sanitary living conditions for the working class.

False (B)

Identify one way railroads affected the United States during industrialization.

Railroads facilitated the transportation of goods and resources across the country.

Adam Smith's famous book outlining his economic theories is called _The Wealth of _______.

Nations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their roles in industrialization:

Samuel Slater = Brought British textile technology to the US Francis Cabot Lowell = Established a textile mill that employed young women Adam Smith = Advocated for laissez-faire economics Karl Marx = Co-authored The Communist Manifesto Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily contributed to continental Europe's delayed industrialization compared to Britain?

Political instability and the Napoleonic Wars (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Malthus, what factor would inevitably limit population growth?

War, disease, and famine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels believed that the proletariat would eventually overthrow the bourgeoisie in a violent revolution, leading to a classless society.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the impact of industrialization on urbanization?

Industrialization spurred urbanization by creating new job opportunities in cities, leading to mass migration from rural areas. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Tenements during the Industrial Revolution were generally characterized by spacious living conditions and modern amenities.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Samuel Slater in US industrialization?

He brought British textile technology to the United States. Signup and view all the answers

The economic system based on private ownership and investment of capital in a free market is known as ______.

capitalism Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their associated ideas or roles during the Industrial Revolution:

Adam Smith = Advocated for laissez-faire economics Karl Marx = Co-authored The Communist Manifesto Robert Owen = Utopian socialist who created model communities Thomas Malthus = Argued population growth would outpace food production Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason continental Europe was initially slower to industrialize compared to Britain?

The Napoleonic Wars disrupted trade and communication in continental Europe. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Malthus, wages would inevitably increase as the population grew, leading to improved living standards for the working class.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Briefly explain a major flaw in Karl Marx's reasoning about communism.

Marx assumed the proletariat would unite and overthrow the bourgeoisie, but nationalism and other divisions prevented this. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Urbanization

The growth of cities, often due to movement of people from rural areas to urban centers.

Tenements

Poorly built, overcrowded apartment buildings often lacking proper sanitation.

Standard of Living

The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a particular socioeconomic class or geographic area.