Imperialism, Nationalism, + The Industrial Revolution

What was a major cause of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

• Agricultural innovations

• Migration to cities for factory work

• Rise in birth control use

• Decline of monarchy

By 1850, more than half the population of Britain lived in:

• The countryside

• Colonies overseas

• Castles and palaces

• Towns and cities

One major consequence of early urbanization during the Industrial Revolution was:

• Poor living conditions

• Improved healthcare

• Decrease in factory jobs

• Decrease in wealth

Early factory workers typically worked:

• 8 hours a day

• 6 days a week for high wages

• Short hours in safe conditions

• Over 12 hours a day, 6 days a week

What was one reason unions were initially banned in Britain and France?

• They increased worker productivity

• They were seen as threats to the monarchy

• They promoted socialism

• They refused to pay taxes

What is a key idea of socialism?

• Individuals control factories and transport

• Government owns and controls production

• Only monarchs can run economies

• Production is left to religious leaders

The Meiji Restoration in Japan led to:

• Expansion of slavery

• Alliance with Qing China

• Major modernization and reforms

• Return to isolation

Which Italian state led the unification of Italy?

• Piedmont

• Venice

• Rome

• Sicily

Who was the southern Italian patriot who led the Red Shirts?

• Victor Emmanuel II

• Cavour

• Napoleon III

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

The Crimean War began due to:

• France’s desire to expand

• Russia's invasion of the Ottoman Empire

• Britain’s conflict with Egypt

• Austria's alliance with Germany