The Industrial Revolution
How did land owners and aristocrats view wealthy members of the middle class?
As not worthy of respect.
The crop rotation system increased crop yields by A. Allowing more land to rest B. Increasing nutrients in the soil C. Ensuring that more of the seeds that were planted actually sprouted. D. Decreasing the amount of land use to grow nutrient-depleting-crops.
A. Allowing more land to rest.
Which of the following was a result of the Agricultural Revolution? A. Landowners experimented with new agricultural methods. B. The agricultural revolution marked the end of the Industrial revolution. C. Small farmers adopted the enclosure movement to increase their crop yields. D. Small farmers were able to buy large amounts of land rather than rent land as tenant farmers.
A. Landowners experimented with new agricultural methods.
Nineteenth-century socialists argued that government should...
Actively plan the economy.
How did Britain's economy affect industrialization there? A. Positively, by Britain allowing women and children to work long hours. B. Negatively, by Britain's overseas expansion, which took which took jobs away from British citizens. C. Positively, by Britain's highly developed banking system, availability of loans, and climate of progress. D. Negatively, by Britain's decision to forbid engineers, mechanics, and toolmakers to leave the country.
C. Positively, by Britain's highly developed banking system, availability of loans, and climate of progress.
How did Industrialization affect the natural environment of Manchester?
Coal-burning factories polluted the air.
Which of the following statements is true?
Communism is complete socialism where people own all property.
In the 19th century, collective bargaining was carried out between...
Employers and employees.
Which of the following is an idea of utilitarianism?
Governments should promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
Which is one way that the Industrial Revolution affected cities?
It caused the population of cities to grow faster than the housing supply.
What was a benefit of the railroad in Britain?
It offered cheap transportation for materials and goods.
Which is a long-term effect of the Industrial Revolution?
Most people today in industrialized countries can afford consumer goods.
The philosophy of Laissez-Faire influenced early industrialists with ideas...
Of a free market governed by natural laws, not government rules.
Which is a way that the new middle class transformed the social structure of Britain during the Industrialization?
Some members of the middle class achieved top positions in society.
One of the first industries to undergo major industrialization was
Textile production
