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What was the primary function of coal during the Industrial Revolution?
What was the primary function of coal during the Industrial Revolution?
- To provide fuel for domestic heating in cities.
- To enable steam-powered transportation and machinery. (correct)
- To power agricultural machinery in rural areas.
- To create the dyes used in the textile industry.
How did the shift from an agrarian economy to an industrial economy impact the production of goods?
How did the shift from an agrarian economy to an industrial economy impact the production of goods?
- Increased reliance on local materials and independent farmers.
- Led to a slower and less efficient production rate.
- Goods began to be produced on a mass scale in factories. (correct)
- Decreased overall quantity of goods available for consumption.
What was a negative impact of the enclosure movement?
What was a negative impact of the enclosure movement?
- It created a surplus of agricultural labor in urban centers.
- It promoted the growth of small, sustainable farms.
- It enhanced biodiversity in agricultural regions.
- It led to displacement of small farmers from their land. (correct)
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the demand for increased political rights?
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the demand for increased political rights?
Which of the following statements correctly defines a characteristic of communism?
Which of the following statements correctly defines a characteristic of communism?
What was a long-term social effect of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?
What was a long-term social effect of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?
What is the main difference between socialism and communism?
What is the main difference between socialism and communism?
Which of the following describes a primary goal of the British when building infrastructure in their colonies?
Which of the following describes a primary goal of the British when building infrastructure in their colonies?
Flashcards
Why was coal important to the Industrial Revolution?
Why was coal important to the Industrial Revolution?
Coal was a key energy source powering steam engines, which revolutionized transportation and manufacturing.
What was the most notable effect of the Industrial Revolution?
What was the most notable effect of the Industrial Revolution?
The Industrial Revolution shifted production from small-scale, handcrafted goods to large-scale, factory-based manufacturing.
What is a negative result of the enclosure movement?
What is a negative result of the enclosure movement?
The enclosure movement forced many small farmers off their land, leading to a concentration of land ownership and a growing urban workforce.
What is a social connection between the Industrial Revolution and political rights?
What is a social connection between the Industrial Revolution and political rights?
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What are the main characteristics of communism?
What are the main characteristics of communism?
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One long-term result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?
One long-term result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?
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What are the basic differences between socialism and communism?
What are the basic differences between socialism and communism?
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How did city life improve during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
How did city life improve during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
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Study Notes
Industrialization and Imperialism Review
- Coal's Importance: Coal powered steam engines, enabling steam transportation and significantly impacting the Industrial Revolution.
- Industrial Revolution Impact: Shifted economies from agrarian to industrial models, impacting production methods.
- Enclosure Movement Negatives: Displaced small farmers from their land.
- Industrial Revolution and Political Rights: The growing middle class demanded political rights due to their high tax obligations and a perceived lack of influence.
- Communism Characteristics: Total government control over resources and production.
- Socialism vs. Communism: Communism centralizes resources under the state, while socialism distributes them more evenly among citizens.
- Industrial Revolution's Long-Term Effect (Europe): Increased standards of living.
- Industrial Revolution and Urbanization (1800s-early 1900s): Improved city life with more jobs, better transportation, and trade unions.
- Textile Industry Impact: Led to machinery (e.g., steam engines) used in the production of wool, linen, cotton.
- Imperialism Motivation (19th Century): Population growth and the need for resources drove the need for more land and a larger military.
- Industrialization and Imperialism Link: The industrial revolution fueled the push for imperialism, as nations sought raw materials and markets.
- European Improvements in Colonies: Roads, bridges, and railroads were built to improve trade and movement of goods.
- British East India Company's Success (India): Achieved primary control through military force.
- Sepoy Mutiny Trigger: British disrespect of Hindu and Muslim culture.
- New School System in India: Designed to train native soldiers.
- Trade Imbalance in China (Britain): Britain introduced opium to create a greater trade imbalance.
- Taiping Rebellion Impact: Significant population loss occurred.
- European Interference in China Cause: Successfully suppressing the Taiping Rebellion.
- Opium Wars Results: Opened 5 coastal Chinese ports to British trade, decreased taxes on British goods, and ceded Hong Kong to Britain.
- Boxer Rebellion Goal: Aim to destroy foreign powers in China.
- Commodore Perry's Impact on Japan: Japan responded to the military pressure by requesting better treatment of shipwrecked American citizens.
- Meiji Restoration Changes: Japan pursued significant modernization and westernization.
- Japanese Imperialism Motivation: Expanding economic growth to acquire needed resources.
- Berlin Conference Purpose: Dividing the African continent among European nations.
- Suez Canal Impact: Crucial for easy access from Britain to India.
- Taiping Rebellion Cause: Religious and economic issues.
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