U.S history chapter 25

Main causes of the process of urbanization were?

enclosure movement and new agricultural methods

What did Britain do in order to keep industrial secrets from the United States?

forbade engineers mechanics, and toolmakers from leaving the country

What were some of the results of the agricultural revolution?

new farming techniques plus population growth

What is the laissez-faire policy?

- A policy that let owners of industry set working conditions without government interference

Which of the following is an example of a reform movement?

- Abolition of slavery women's rights, public education

How might small farmers of the agriculture revolution to be compared to the working class of the industrial revolution?

- Both endured long working hours. Both suffered job losses due to progress. Both lived in climates of social restructuring

24. What were the long-term effects of Marx and Engel's the communist Manifesto?

- In the 1900s Marxism inspired revolutionaries such as Russia's Lenin.

How did the Industrial Revolution affect cities?

- It made the population grow faster than the housing supply.

How did the impact of worldwide industrialization effect the relationship between industrialized nations and non-industrialized?

- It was the driving force behind imperialism.

What was the benefit of being a stockholder in a corporation?

- Not personally responsible for its debts

What is socialism?

- Political and economic theory of that advocates that the means of productiondistribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated.

What impact did technological advances have on industry?

- Production of goods was increased.

How did the war of 1812 help pave the way for the United States to industrialize?

- The British blockade forced it to develop its own industries.

What ways did the Agricultural Revolution pave the way for the Industrial Revolution

- The agricultural revolution provided the first inventions that were then the ideal machines for the industrial revolution. The seed drill is a perfect example of this.

What was the industrial revolution?

- The industrial revolution is the name is given to the massive social, economic, and technological changes starting in the latter part of 18th century and continuing into the 19th century. It began in Great Britain but spread to North America and elsewhere during the 19th century. The industrial revolution started as the manual-labor andraft-animal-based economy moved towards a machine-based manufacturing economy.

What did William Wilberforce fight for in the 1800's?

- To abolish slavery and the slave trade.

What is the name for the voluntary associations of workers seeking labor reforms?

- Unions

What is communism?

- Which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs

How did the philosophy f laissez- faire economics influence early industrialist?

- With ideas of a free-market economy governed by natural laws not government regulations

Major legislative reforms of the 1800's

- Women's Rights Temperance, Education, and Treatment of the insane

Key idea in the free-market system

- refuse to interfere in any economic matters.

The negative aspects of industrialization

-Long work hours Pay was low, unsafe working conditions, and child labor

What were three of production required to drive the industrial revolution?

Land, labor, and capital.

How did landowners and aristocrats view wealthy members of the middle class?

Landowners looked down on those who had made their fortunes in the "vulgar" business world. Not until late in the 1800s were rich entrepreneurs considered the social equals of the lords of the countryside. (Looked down upon)

Why did people living in the cities have shorter life spans than those living in the country?

More money, companies, easy money

How did the Napoleonic wars and French revolution impact the industrialization of continental Europe?

Trade was halted in many parts of Europe. Communications between countries were interrupted. Inflation was on the rise in some areas of Europe disrupting the economy.