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| A movement in art, music, and literature that took place early in the 1800's. Romantic themes included: nature, emotion, the idealization of childhood, the power of the individual, ideal depictions of the human body, and the fear of the effects of science and technology. |
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| A movement in art that took place before Romanticism that emphasized themes from Greece and Rome, and "ideal" depictions of the human body. |
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| What were the effects of the Agricultural Revolution? |
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It led to population growth.
It increased food supplies.
It caused farmers to seek other work. |
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| What is the best definition for the Industrial Revolution? |
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| The increased output of machine-made goods that began in the 18th century |
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| How did geography promote industrialization in Britain? |
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| Coal and iron were used to make and power machinery. |
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| Describe 3 teachings of Karl Marx |
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1) Workers were exploited during the Industrial Revolution- the rich got richer and the poor got poorer under capitalism
2) Eventually, workers would have a revolution
3) After the revolution, workers would share ownership of the "means of production" such as factories and mines
4) Profits would be divided evenly- no one person would be wealthier than others. |
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| French for "Hands off" or "Let it be." In Laissez Faire capitalism, the government would not be able to interfere with business activity. The government would not be able to regulate working conditions or impose taxes or trade rules. |
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Which of the following is NOT a key feature of capitalism?
a. Profits are divided evenly among workers.
b. Entrepreneurs and their businesses compete with one another
c. Supply and demand determine what is produced; consumers, not the government determine what will be produced by businesses.
d. The government respects a “laissez faire” approach. |
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| a. Under capitalism- profits are not evenly divided. There is a great deal of inequality under capitalism. |
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| The removal of harmful bacteria from food and drink products. Pasteur's work resulted in improved health conditions. |
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| Describe 3 important reforms passed during the Industrial Revolution |
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1) Mines Act
2) Ten Hour Act
3) The Abolition of Slavery
4) The Creation of Labor Unions
5) The use of Strikes, Collective Bargaining |
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Which of the following does NOT describe the beliefs of Communism, as described by Karl Marx?
a. During the Industrial Revolution, the rich grew richer and the poor got poorer
b. Eventually, the workers would lead a revolution against business owners
c. The government should have its “hands off” the economy
d. Under communism, all workers would share ownership of the “means of production”
(mines, factories, natural resources, etc.) |
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| C- Under communism, the government controls the economy and determines what is produced and how much is produced |
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| Name 4 inventions that improved the production of textiles |
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1) Cotton Gin
2) Water Frame
3) Spinning Jenny
4) Power Loom |
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| What was the Bessemmer Process? |
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| This process was used to turn iron into steel. It led to the cheaper production of steel and eventually to the production of skyscrapers, cars, etc. |
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| Describe 3 inventions that improved communication during the Industrial Revolution. |
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| 1) Telegraph 2) Telephone 3) Radio |
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