Social Studies Final Exam Practice Test 7

Isaac Newton was a mathematician and a scientist. Newton’s discovery of the laws of motion and universal gravitation helped to advance the scientific revolution of the time. Newton and other enlightened thinkers believed truth could be found through

• the study of philosophy
• the application of reason
• strict obedience to authority
• the study of religious doctrines

Earth-centered theory of the universe…

• geocentric theory
• heliocentric theory
  
• scientific method
• Aristotle’s Theory

Britain lost some of its oldest colonies after the American Revolutionary War. After this loss, British leaders were interested in expanding their empire. They looked to Asia, Africa, and the Pacific to expand their colonies. Britain also increased its empire after defeating Napoleonic France.
How did England’s desire to expand its empire affect the global economy?

• England transformed the international arts by selling many plays and dramas about its dreams for an empire.
• England achieved its global empire by becoming the leading exporter of finished goods worldwide.
• England exploited its natural resources to win the global competition for land on all continents.
• England colonized various territories and regions around the world.

How did the industrial revolution affect economic relationships among nations?

• It created political alliances among nations with resources.
• It promoted a greater degree of interdependence among nations.
• It increased the standard of living for all nations.
• It generated more isolationism among nations with economic resources.

The Industrial Revolution originated in

• Spain
• France
• Germany
• Britain

James Watt

• Made the first “true” modern steam engine
• Was the first to transmit the human voice over a wire
• Invented the 150 watt light bulb
• Produced the spinning jenny for factories to use in weaving

The textile industry involved

• Food
• Clothing
• Metal
• Automobiles

The social class hit the hardest by the Industrial Revolution was

•  European/American upper class
  
• European/American working class
  
• European/American middle class
• Asia in general

All of the following were a social consequence of the Industrial Revolution
 EXCEPT:

• Massive growth in population
• New social classes such as the working and middle class emerged
• The economies in America and Britain suffered
• Urbanization and the creation of great cities

In the 1800s, one of the outcomes of the laws against child labor was:

• Children needed to go to a daycare during the day
  
• Mothers were required to either leave their children at home while going to the workplace, or stay with them at home with their children.
• Many families were given savings bonds for their children’s education.
  
• All children were required to attend a public school.