Labor Systems and Economic Systems
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AP World History: Modern › Labor Systems and Economic Systems
The Industrial Revolution contributed to the decline of slavery because __________.
paying workers was cheaper than purchasing slaves
universal public education led to greater empathy and social awareness
caring for workers was less dangerous than caring for slaves
slaves lacked the basic training and knowledge required to work in factories
all of these answers are correct
Explanation
The Industrial Revolution contributed to the decline of slavery because it dramatically increased the profitability of businesses whilst allowing workers to be paid a tiny wage. Business owners realized that it was actually cheaper and less risky to pay workers than it was to buy and own slaves.
The Industrial Revolution contributed to the decline of slavery because __________.
paying workers was cheaper than purchasing slaves
universal public education led to greater empathy and social awareness
caring for workers was less dangerous than caring for slaves
slaves lacked the basic training and knowledge required to work in factories
all of these answers are correct
Explanation
The Industrial Revolution contributed to the decline of slavery because it dramatically increased the profitability of businesses whilst allowing workers to be paid a tiny wage. Business owners realized that it was actually cheaper and less risky to pay workers than it was to buy and own slaves.
Which of these statements about labor unions during the Industrial Revolution is most accurate?
Labor unions were quick to organize, but the change they campaigned for came about gradually
Labor unions were slow to organize and the changes they campaigned for came about very slowly
Labor unions were slow to organize, but the change they campaigned for came rapidly
Labor unions were quick to organize and the changes they campaigned for came rapidly
Labor unions were not organized until well after the end of the Industrial Revolution; they were illegal throughout Europe during the Industrial Revolution
Explanation
Labor unions emerged relatively quickly after the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. In many ways they were a continuation of guilds and peasant organizations from the pre-industrial era. However, the change they campaigned for came about very slowly. In the early years the efforts of labor unions were blocked by the government, which was almost exclusively controlled by people who benefited financially from holding unions back. The rate of change accelerated over the course of the nineteenth century and eventually labor unions were able to affect most of the changes they desired - such as child labor laws, limit on working hours, and the two-day weekend.
Which of these statements about labor unions during the Industrial Revolution is most accurate?
Labor unions were quick to organize, but the change they campaigned for came about gradually
Labor unions were slow to organize and the changes they campaigned for came about very slowly
Labor unions were slow to organize, but the change they campaigned for came rapidly
Labor unions were quick to organize and the changes they campaigned for came rapidly
Labor unions were not organized until well after the end of the Industrial Revolution; they were illegal throughout Europe during the Industrial Revolution
Explanation
Labor unions emerged relatively quickly after the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. In many ways they were a continuation of guilds and peasant organizations from the pre-industrial era. However, the change they campaigned for came about very slowly. In the early years the efforts of labor unions were blocked by the government, which was almost exclusively controlled by people who benefited financially from holding unions back. The rate of change accelerated over the course of the nineteenth century and eventually labor unions were able to affect most of the changes they desired - such as child labor laws, limit on working hours, and the two-day weekend.
Which of these industries was the first to be affected by the Industrial Revolution?
textile
public transportation
munitions
farming
telecommunications
Explanation
The textile industry - the production of clothes and other fabrics - was the first industry to be revolutionized by the Industrial Revolution. Previously, much of the work of the textile industry had been carried out in people’s homes (what is called the Cottage Industry). At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, however, innovations in steam power and water mills dramatically altered the means of textile production.
Which of these industries was the first to be affected by the Industrial Revolution?
textile
public transportation
munitions
farming
telecommunications
Explanation
The textile industry - the production of clothes and other fabrics - was the first industry to be revolutionized by the Industrial Revolution. Previously, much of the work of the textile industry had been carried out in people’s homes (what is called the Cottage Industry). At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, however, innovations in steam power and water mills dramatically altered the means of textile production.
In ancient Greek society, slavery was ___________.
integral to the economies of most city-states
outlawed
practiced only for ritualized, religious purposes
economically unfeasible
considered unethical and therefore little practiced
Explanation
In ancient Greece, many of the city states had populations largely comprised of slaves; slavery was an integral part of these city-states' economies.
Slavery wasn't outlawed by any means.
Although pseudo-religious rituals were an integral part of the institution of slavery, slavery was primarily an economic activity.
Slavery wasn't just economically feasible, the Greek city-states wouldn't have been able to support their upper classes, and their ensuing quest for knowledge and art, without it.
Although some Greeks did consider slavery unethical, it was practiced nearly universally; not that everyone owned slaves, but slavery was an integral part of every society and therefore every citizen worked in a slave economy.
How is the Treaty of Versailles generally viewed by historians?
A failure; it led to economic depression in Germany and the rise of totalitarian rulers in Europe.
A failure; it led to economic depression in France and Britain and encouraged a further wave of imperial land grabbing.
A failure; it created a new system of entangling alliances and further solidified the concert of power in Europe.
A success; it led to decolonization and the economic growth of Eastern Europe.
A success; it led to economic growth throughout Europe and ensured peace for several decades.
Explanation
The Treaty of Versailles is generally heavily condemned by historians who tend to blame its provisions for the outbreak of the Second World War. The treaty was designed to punish the Germans for their part in the outbreak of the First World War, but ultimately it led to widespread economic depression in Germany and on the European continent, which in turn led to the rise of totalitarian rulers like Hitler and Mussolini.
In ancient Greek society, slavery was ___________.
integral to the economies of most city-states
outlawed
practiced only for ritualized, religious purposes
economically unfeasible
considered unethical and therefore little practiced
Explanation
In ancient Greece, many of the city states had populations largely comprised of slaves; slavery was an integral part of these city-states' economies.
Slavery wasn't outlawed by any means.
Although pseudo-religious rituals were an integral part of the institution of slavery, slavery was primarily an economic activity.
Slavery wasn't just economically feasible, the Greek city-states wouldn't have been able to support their upper classes, and their ensuing quest for knowledge and art, without it.
Although some Greeks did consider slavery unethical, it was practiced nearly universally; not that everyone owned slaves, but slavery was an integral part of every society and therefore every citizen worked in a slave economy.
How is the Treaty of Versailles generally viewed by historians?
A failure; it led to economic depression in Germany and the rise of totalitarian rulers in Europe.
A failure; it led to economic depression in France and Britain and encouraged a further wave of imperial land grabbing.
A failure; it created a new system of entangling alliances and further solidified the concert of power in Europe.
A success; it led to decolonization and the economic growth of Eastern Europe.
A success; it led to economic growth throughout Europe and ensured peace for several decades.
Explanation
The Treaty of Versailles is generally heavily condemned by historians who tend to blame its provisions for the outbreak of the Second World War. The treaty was designed to punish the Germans for their part in the outbreak of the First World War, but ultimately it led to widespread economic depression in Germany and on the European continent, which in turn led to the rise of totalitarian rulers like Hitler and Mussolini.