Unit 15 and 16 Exam Test Review

What was the impact of the spinning jenny and steam engine? Mass production of goods Improved transportation

Who came up with the economic policy of communism? KARL MARX

Who came up with the ideas of the free enterprise system and laissez-faire economics? ADAM SMITH

What was the major change for workers in the Industrial Revolution? They went from working in their homes to factories.

Which thinker believed that the government should interfere as little as possible? ADAM SMITH

What was one long term effect of the Industrial Revolution on Europe? Rise in standard of living

What was the impact of the machines invented during the Industrial Revolution? Increase in the production of goods

How did social classes change during the Industrial Revolution? A new working class emerged

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the population of Great Britain? Population in the cities increased dramatically

What was one factor that played an important role in starting the Industrial Revolution? Use of steam power to run machines

Who invented an improved version of the steam engine? JAMES WATT

Who came up with the process of heating milk to kill the bacteria? Louis Pasteur

Which scientist made major discoveries in the field of radiation? MarieCurie

Which scientist invented the light bulb and the phonograph? Thomas Edison

What is a key principle of the free enterprise system? Private ownership of businesses

Who wrote the Communist Manifesto, in which it explains the idea of no private property? Karl Marx and Freidrich Engels

Which movement began in the 1800s in response to the injustices of industry and the exploitation of workers? SOCIALISM

What developments led to European imperialism of Africa and Asia? RailroadsRailroads TelephonesTelephones RiflesRifles

During the late 19 th century, what geographic factor attracted European imperialists to South Africa? Natural resources

How did most Europeans justify imperialism in Africa? Europeans brought new technologies

What was one of the major motivations behind European imperialism in the 19 th century? The need to develop new markets to sell goods

What was the major economic motivation behind European imperialism? The belief that colonies would bring great wealth

What was a negative effect of European imperialists in Asia and Africa? They exploited the people

Which area of the world came under direct control of European powers in the 19 th century? AFRICA

What is a similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China? Both were reactions to European Imperialism

What was the main reason Europeans improved roads, built bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies? To obtain raw materials for their industries

What was Queen Victoria’s influence on British culture? She ruled at a time that decorative arts was popular

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What are some ways people can change their government? ProtestProtest RevolutionRevolution ElectionsElections

What American document created a system in which power is shared between a national and state government? U.S. Constitution

What concept was the belief in “divine right” used to support? ABSOLUTE MONARCHY

Which Enlightenment philosopher came up with the idea of separation of powers? Montesquieu