Unit 5: Revolutions

Front

During what revolution did technology take jobs away from skilled workers?

Back

Industrial

Front

Why was England poised to lead the Industrial Revolution? Options: many strong rivers, good location for shipping, coal close to surface, large population, low wages, centralized government, many colonies, cheap resources, unemployed workers, unskilled laborers, large population growth, large slave population

Back

many strong rivers, good location for shipping, coal close to surface

Front

Which movement helped inspire social change around the world? Options: Enlightenment, Scientific Revolution, Divine Right of Kings, Communism

Back

Enlightenment

Front

What is an argument for nationalists?

Back

People born within the territory and those who shared a common historical origin should be included as citizens within the nation

Front

What did new banking and financing help during the 19th century?

Back

Allowed people to invest in a new business model called corporations

Front

What was the economic shift during the 18th and 19th century?

Back

Mercantilism to Free Market

Front

What was the era called in Japan when they tried to modernize their military, government, and economy?

Back

Meiji Restoration

Front

Which two countries had their governments become heavily involved in getting their country to industrialize during the 19th century?

Back

Japan and Russia

Front

Why did people fight for factory regulation during and after the Industrial Revolution?

Back

The negative effects on the social status and working conditions of the workers

Front

Who were the unskilled factory workers that were hired during the Industrial Revolution?

Back

Women and Children