Industrialization World History

One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had

• rejected Western ideas

• used its access to the sea for fishing

• relied on traditional isolationist policies

• reformed its political and economic systems

Which action taken by the Meiji government encouraged industrialization in 19th-century Japan?

• building a modern transportation system

• limiting the number of ports open to foreign trade

• forcing families to settle on collective farms

• establishing a system of trade guilds

What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

• Japan became more isolated from world affairs

• Demand for natural resources increased

• Japan became a colonial possession of China

• Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced

One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had:

• rejected Western ideas

• used its access to the sea for fishing

• relied on traditional isolationist policies

• reformed its political and economic systems
  

During which period of Japanese history did the changes shown in this wood block print occur?

• United States occupation

• Meiji Restoration

• Tokugawa shogunate

• Heian court

Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?

• isolation and nationalism

• capitalism and democracy

• revolution and absolutism

• reform and modernization

In the years following the Meiji Restoration in Japan and the unification of Germany in the 19th century, both nations experienced

• an increase in military production and strengthened military forces

• a reduction in tensions with neighboring nations

• a restructuring of government that included popularly elected monarchs

• a decrease in the reliance on industrialization and trade

Which of the following was a significant factor in the industrialization of Great Britain during the 18th century?

• A) Abundant natural resources

• B) Isolationist policies

• C) Lack of technological innovation

• D) Limited labor force

What was a major social change brought about by the Industrial Revolution in Europe?

• A) Decrease in urban population

• B) Rise of the middle class

• C) Decline in factory production

• D) Increase in rural lifestyles

Which invention is often credited with initiating the Industrial Revolution?

• A) The steam engine

• B) The printing press

• C) The telephone

• D) The airplane