Nationalism and Industrialism Topic Test

According to Karl Marx, the economic ideas behind socialism would lead to a A) communist revolution. B) socialist revolution. C) capitalist revolution. D) utopian revolution.

A) communist revolution

Adam Smith believed that fair prices for goods are determined in a capitalist system A) through competition between businesses. B) by government regulation of businesses. C) by setting limits on imports and exports. D) through competition between consumers.

A) through competition between businesses.

How was William Wilberforce, a member of Parliament, able to affect the future of slavery in Britain? A) In 1833, he achieved a ban on slave labor in factories. B) In 1807, he achieved a ban on British slave trade. C) In 1833, he was able to get reduced penalties for runaways. D) In 1804, he was able to establish safe-houses for runaway slaves.

B) In 1807, he achieved a ban on British slave trade

The three main ideas behind capitalism as defined by Adam Smith are A) free markets, laissez-faire, and fair taxes. B) competition, self interest, and laissez-faire. C) laissez-faire, regulation, and self interest. D) competition, free markets, and trade limits.

B) competition, self interest, and laissez-faire.

As economic theories, socialism and communism sought to A) encourage private ownership of businesses. B) even out inequalities of wealth. C) encourage little government oversight. D) build housing and schools for workers.

B) even out inequalities of wealth.

In general, which best explains why communist revolutions did not happen? A) Workers were too tired and poor to revolt. B) Moderate socialists were less radical. C) Capitalist governments enacted reforms. D) Workers were not convinced they would work.

C) Capitalist governments enacted reforms.

How did women use their positions in the workforce to demand rights? Check all that apply. They joined unions. They changed the rules where they worked. They got separate restrooms from men. They formed women's suffrage organizations. They won property rights.

They joined unions. They formed women's suffrage organizations. They won property rights.

In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx hypothesized that capitalism would fail if workers

revolted

What was one way the passage of the Factory Acts (1844-1847) affected labor? A) Labor's work hours were limited. B) Labor won the right to unionize. C) Labor could no longer strike. D) Labor earned yearly vacation time.

A) Labor's work hours were limited.

What were the two main reasons workers formed unions? A) as a form of social protest and to protect themselves from poor work conditions B) for a social group and to protect themselves from poor work conditions C) for a social group and to strike if they didn't get what they wanted D) as a form of social protest and to strike if they didn't get what they wanted

A) as a form of social protest and to protect themselves from poor work conditions

What was going on in Europe that most likely influenced the reform movements of the 1800s? A) Governments were slow to act. B) Populations were increasing rapidly. C) Revolutions were spreading across Europe. D) Populations were decreasing as a result of emigration.

C) Revolutions were spreading across Europe.

What two principles form the basis for capitalism? A) private ownership and equal wealth B) free markets and shared property C) private ownership and free markets D) free markets and government oversight

C) private ownership and free markets

In a dictatorship of the proletariat, who controls the government? A) dictators B) industrialists C) business owners D) working classes

NOT A) dictators

In a free market, supply and demand determines A) the type and number of goods produced. B) the number and distribution of goods produced. C) the raw materials and tools used to produce goods. D) the factories and machines used to produce goods.

NOT B) the number and distribution of goods produced.

What would be labor's first step in solving labor problems and effecting change? A) striking B) collective bargaining C) protest marching D) joining a union

NOT D) joining a union

What were the major problems in the British parliamentary system? Check all that apply. Only five percent of the population was able to vote. Only wealthy landowners were able to vote. Only wealthy business owners were able to vote. Large cities were extremely underrepresented. Large and small cities had equal representation.

Only five percent of the population was able to vote. Only wealthy landowners were able to vote. Large cities were extremely underrepresented.

Karl Marx called for ____ to control government and develop a classless society.

workers