Industrialization and Its Impacts

The video covers AP World History Period Five, focusing on Key Concept 5.1 about industrialization. It explains the origins of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain and its global spread, highlighting the economic and social impacts. The video discusses the rise of capitalism, financial institutions, and ideologies like those of Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill. It also examines responses to industrialization, including labor unions and social changes, and the challenges of urbanization.

What is the time frame covered by Period 5 in AP World History?

• 1750 to 1900

• 1600 to 1750

• 1700 to 1850

• 1800 to 1950

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Germany

• Great Britain

• France

• United States

What was a major technological advancement that fueled the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

• Electricity

• Steam engine

• Nuclear power

• Solar energy

Which raw material was in high demand due to industrialization?

• Silver

• Cotton

• Gold

• Oil

Which ideology is closely associated with the rise of capitalism during industrialization?

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Communism

• Capitalism

What was a common response by workers to poor working conditions during industrialization?

• Forming labor unions

• Becoming independent contractors

• Starting their own businesses

• Moving to rural areas

Which country had government-sponsored industrialization?

• Japan

• France

• United States

• Great Britain

What social class emerged as a result of industrialization?

• Nobility

• Middle class

• Peasantry

• Clergy

What was a major challenge faced by rapidly growing cities during industrialization?

• Lack of transportation

• Overcrowding and sanitation issues

• Insufficient agricultural production

• Scarcity of raw materials

What change in family dynamics occurred due to industrialization?

• Men stopped working

• Families became larger

• Children and women began working in factories

• Families moved to rural areas