Introduction to England: Industrial and Agricultural
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What was Robert Owen known for in relation to his workers?

  • Refusing to support worker education
  • Providing decent living and working conditions (correct)
  • Reducing wages to increase profit margins
  • Promoting child labor for higher productivity

    • What is a key characteristic of communism as described?

  • Property is owned privately with little regulation
  • Economic status varies significantly among individuals
  • All property is owned by the community as a whole (correct)
  • A government is necessary to enforce property distribution

    • Who are considered the 'haves' in the historical struggle described by Karl Marx?

  • Laborers and peasants
  • The proletariat
  • Socialists and communists
  • The bourgeoisie (correct)

    • What was the Bessemer Process primarily used for?

    <p>Mass production of high-quality steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Karl Marx and Fredrich Engels believe about socialism?

    <p>It was unrealistic and ineffective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge did Henry Bessemer face while developing his steel production process?

    <p>Intense flames and explosions during trials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sir Henry Bessemer's impact on infrastructure?

    <p>He enabled the construction of skyscrapers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Bessemer initially gain recognition before his steel innovations?

    <p>His military shell designs sold to Napoleon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event in Alexander Graham Bell's life occurred on March 10, 1876?

    <p>He transmitted the first successful sentence by telephone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main area of focus for Alexander Graham Bell throughout his life?

    <p>Teaching the deaf to speak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the funds Alexander Graham Bell received from the Volta prize?

    <p>To establish an association for deaf education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Samuel Morse apply for a patent for The American Electromagnetic Telegraph?

    <p>1837</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant career challenge faced by Samuel Morse after returning from London?

    <p>Lack of interest from Americans in purchasing his art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What noteworthy action was taken during Alexander Graham Bell's funeral?

    <p>All telephones in the Bell system were kept silent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant invention is Samuel Morse credited with creating?

    <p>The electric telegraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Samuel Morse to invent the telegraph?

    <p>A chance conversation on a steamship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first message sent over the telegraph wire?

    <p>What hath God wrought?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company was founded in 1856 and played a significant role in the expansion of telegraph services?

    <p>Western Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What code is named in honor of Samuel Morse for sending messages?

    <p>Morse Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of engine did Nicolaus Otto patent in 1861?

    <p>Two-stroke gas engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the first significant improvements Otto made to his engine in 1884?

    <p>Magneto ignition system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was inspired by Otto's engine to create the first four-wheeled automobile?

    <p>Karl Benz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What achievement did Otto’s atmospheric gas engine gain at the 1867 Paris World Exhibition?

    <p>Gold Medal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Nicolaus Otto pass away?

    <p>1891</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major innovation did Henry Ford introduce to the automobile industry?

    <p>Mass production and assembly lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the voltaic pile?

    <p>It was the first electric battery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Alfred Nobel's main concern after his inventions?

    <p>The violence caused by his inventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis Pasteur contribute to the understanding of diseases?

    <p>He identified microbes as the cause of fermentation and infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first to use ether as an anesthetic in surgery?

    <p>Crawford Williamson Long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique payment structure did Henry Ford implement for his workers?

    <p>$5 daily wage and eight-hour workday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was one of Count Alessandro Volta's influential inventions?

    <p>Electrophorus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable effect of Alfred Nobel's inventions prior to the establishment of the Nobel Prizes?

    <p>Increased violence and destruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Agricultural Revolution in relation to the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>It led to improved farming techniques, increasing food production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which innovation is credited to James Watt?

    <p>The improvement of the steam engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one result of the Enclosure Movement in England?

    <p>It caused peasants to migrate to urban areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of urbanization during the early Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Overcrowding and worsened public health conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed significantly to Britain becoming a center for the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Rich deposits of coal and iron.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did early factories change the production of textiles?

    <p>They eliminated the need for skilled artisans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the hardships faced by workers in early factories?

    <p>Lack of safety measures and long working hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic theory emphasizes private ownership and competition?

    <p>Capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the 'Iron Law of Wages' proposed by David Ricardo?

    <p>Wages would never exceed a subsistence level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the introduction of the steam engine change transportation?

    <p>It led to the expansion of railroads and steamships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did women play in the early Industrial Revolution?

    <p>They often earned less than men and worked long hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common reaction to the changes brought by industrialization?

    <p>Job protests and destruction of machinery by groups like the Luddites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the second Industrial Revolution compared to the first?

    <p>It saw the introduction of new forms of transportation and communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following advancements helped improve working conditions during the Second Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Development of assembly lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of child labor laws established during the Second Industrial Revolution?

    <p>To protect children under the age of 10 from labor exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is credited with the creation of the periodic table?

    <p>Dimitri Mendeleyev</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept, mistakenly attributed to Darwin, suggested that 'survival of the fittest' could be applied to social and economic competition?

    <p>Social Darwinism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention significantly transformed transportation during the Second Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The internal combustion engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following movements encouraged Christians to engage in social service?

    <p>Social Gospel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a technological advancement associated with the Second Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Television</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did unions play during the Second Industrial Revolution?

    <p>They aimed to negotiate better working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to England

    • Great Britain encompasses Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

    First Industrial Revolution

    • Occurred in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
    • Involved significant technological, socioeconomic, and cultural shifts.
    • Marked the transition from manual labor to manufacturing.
    • Involved the development of industries for machine production.
    • Began in small villages (1750) with hand tools, horses, and boats for travel and simple production.
    • By 1850, towns and cities developed with transportation by telegraph.
    • Agricultural revolution was a key factor.
    • Population explosion correlated with industrialization.
    • Energy revolution was an integral aspect of industrialization.

    Agricultural Revolution

    • Improved farming methods:
      • Fertilized soil
      • Combined smaller fields into larger ones
      • Created dikes and mixed soils
      • Implemented crop rotation
      • Developed seed drills
      • Stronger livestock (horses, cattle, sheep).
      • Introduction of new crops (maize, potato)
    • Enclosure movement:
      • Landowners consolidated smaller peasant farms into larger, more efficient ones.
      • Peasants moved to cities to work in factories.
    • Population explosion linked to improvements in food production and declining death rates.

    Second Industrial Revolution

    • Occurred between 1850 and 1900
    • Marked by advancements in technology such as:
      • Steamboats
      • Wright brothers' plane
      • Cars

    Natural Resources

    • Coal was crucial for powering steam engines and other machines.
    • Iron was essential for building machines.

    Human Resources

    • Increased labor demand due to factory development.
    • Agricultural revolution released workers for factory jobs.
    • Population growth expanded the workforce.

    Technology

    • Introduced many new inventions to factories:
      • Larger Machines
      • River powered Factories.
      • Introduction of steam engine
      • Steam-powered machines

    Economic Conditions

    • British capital played a significant role.
    • Trade with overseas markets fueled the British economy.
    • Business class invested in factories, mines, and railroads
    • Increased demand for goods and products.

    Political and Social Conditions

    • Stable government encouraged economic growth.
    • Strong navy protected trade interests of British empire.

    Religious Groups

    • Encouraged hard work and thrift for religious reasons.
    • Encouraged separation from European continent.

    The Age of Iron and Coal

    • Iron was used to create machines and steam engines.
    • Coal was essential for producing iron, and helped remove impurities.

    Textile Industry

    • Textiles (woven fabric) were previously imported.
    • Domestic production shifted to factories.
    • Technological improvements led to faster production.

    Major Inventions

    • Flying shuttle.
    • Spinning Jenny
    • Water frame
    • These developments sped up the textile production process.

    First Factories

    • Creation of factories as machines for production were too large for homes.
    • Early factories were located near rivers for water power.

    Revolution in Transportation

    • Turnpikes, canals, bridges and other transportation methods.
    • Steam locomotives led to the development of railroads

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