The Spread of Industry Throughout Europe - AP European History
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What was the main reason for the spread of industry from Britain to Europe?
What was the main reason for the spread of industry from Britain to Europe?
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Technological diffusion. British technology and expertise spread to continental Europe.
Technological diffusion. British technology and expertise spread to continental Europe.
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What was the primary energy source that fueled early industrialization?
What was the primary energy source that fueled early industrialization?
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Coal. Abundant and efficient energy source that powered steam engines and factories.
Coal. Abundant and efficient energy source that powered steam engines and factories.
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What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas for factory work?
What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas for factory work?
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Urbanization. Factory jobs attracted rural workers to growing industrial cities.
Urbanization. Factory jobs attracted rural workers to growing industrial cities.
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Which European capital became a center for banking and finance in the 19th century?
Which European capital became a center for banking and finance in the 19th century?
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Paris. Major financial center with stock exchange and banking institutions.
Paris. Major financial center with stock exchange and banking institutions.
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Which industry was primarily responsible for Belgium's early industrialization?
Which industry was primarily responsible for Belgium's early industrialization?
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Textile industry. Belgium's abundant flax resources and proximity to Britain enabled textile development.
Textile industry. Belgium's abundant flax resources and proximity to Britain enabled textile development.
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Identify the French city that became a center for silk production in the 19th century.
Identify the French city that became a center for silk production in the 19th century.
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Lyon. France's premier silk manufacturing hub due to skilled artisans and tradition.
Lyon. France's premier silk manufacturing hub due to skilled artisans and tradition.
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Which European city became a major financial center during the Industrial Revolution?
Which European city became a major financial center during the Industrial Revolution?
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London. Banking, insurance, and stock exchange made it Europe's financial hub.
London. Banking, insurance, and stock exchange made it Europe's financial hub.
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Which class of society significantly expanded due to industrialization?
Which class of society significantly expanded due to industrialization?
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Working class. Factory workers formed new social class distinct from traditional peasants.
Working class. Factory workers formed new social class distinct from traditional peasants.
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Identify the main reason for population growth in Europe during industrialization.
Identify the main reason for population growth in Europe during industrialization.
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Improved living standards. Better nutrition, healthcare, and sanitation reduced mortality rates.
Improved living standards. Better nutrition, healthcare, and sanitation reduced mortality rates.
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Which European country had significant industrial growth due to its iron and coal resources?
Which European country had significant industrial growth due to its iron and coal resources?
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Germany. Abundant coal and iron ore deposits fueled rapid industrial expansion.
Germany. Abundant coal and iron ore deposits fueled rapid industrial expansion.
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Identify the technological innovation that transformed communication in the 19th century.
Identify the technological innovation that transformed communication in the 19th century.
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Telegraph. Enabled instant long-distance messaging, revolutionizing business and news.
Telegraph. Enabled instant long-distance messaging, revolutionizing business and news.
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Identify the term for the shift from agrarian societies to industrial economies.
Identify the term for the shift from agrarian societies to industrial economies.
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Industrialization. Transformation from agricultural to manufacturing-based economic systems.
Industrialization. Transformation from agricultural to manufacturing-based economic systems.
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What was the major social class that emerged as a result of industrialization?
What was the major social class that emerged as a result of industrialization?
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Middle class. Bourgeoisie prospered from industrial profits and professional services.
Middle class. Bourgeoisie prospered from industrial profits and professional services.
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Which European city became a major financial center during the Industrial Revolution?
Which European city became a major financial center during the Industrial Revolution?
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London. Banking, insurance, and stock exchange made it Europe's financial hub.
London. Banking, insurance, and stock exchange made it Europe's financial hub.
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Identify the process that allowed steel production to be more efficient and widespread.
Identify the process that allowed steel production to be more efficient and widespread.
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Bessemer process. Removed impurities from iron efficiently, creating stronger, cheaper steel.
Bessemer process. Removed impurities from iron efficiently, creating stronger, cheaper steel.
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What type of power did the Industrial Revolution harness to replace manual labor?
What type of power did the Industrial Revolution harness to replace manual labor?
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Machine power. Steam and water power mechanized production, replacing human muscle.
Machine power. Steam and water power mechanized production, replacing human muscle.
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What was the primary labor force in early European factories?
What was the primary labor force in early European factories?
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Women and children. Cheap labor willing to work long hours in harsh conditions.
Women and children. Cheap labor willing to work long hours in harsh conditions.
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Identify the economic system characterized by state ownership and planned economy.
Identify the economic system characterized by state ownership and planned economy.
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Socialism. Collective ownership aimed to address industrial capitalism's inequalities.
Socialism. Collective ownership aimed to address industrial capitalism's inequalities.
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Which form of transportation was revolutionized by George Stephenson's invention?
Which form of transportation was revolutionized by George Stephenson's invention?
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Railway locomotive. Steam-powered trains transformed goods and passenger transportation.
Railway locomotive. Steam-powered trains transformed goods and passenger transportation.
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Which European country experienced a 'late' industrial revolution, beginning in the 1870s?
Which European country experienced a 'late' industrial revolution, beginning in the 1870s?
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Russia. Delayed industrialization due to serfdom, limited capital, and political instability.
Russia. Delayed industrialization due to serfdom, limited capital, and political instability.
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Identify the term for the economic policy of non-intervention by government in business.
Identify the term for the economic policy of non-intervention by government in business.
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Laissez-faire. French term meaning 'let it be' - minimal government economic intervention.
Laissez-faire. French term meaning 'let it be' - minimal government economic intervention.
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Identify the innovation that allowed mass production in factories.
Identify the innovation that allowed mass production in factories.
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Assembly line. Sequential production steps increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Assembly line. Sequential production steps increased efficiency and reduced costs.
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Which class of society significantly expanded due to industrialization?
Which class of society significantly expanded due to industrialization?
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Working class. Factory workers formed new social class distinct from traditional peasants.
Working class. Factory workers formed new social class distinct from traditional peasants.
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What was the main transportation development that facilitated industrial expansion?
What was the main transportation development that facilitated industrial expansion?
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Railroads. Connected markets, reduced transport costs, and enabled rapid goods movement.
Railroads. Connected markets, reduced transport costs, and enabled rapid goods movement.
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Which Italian region experienced significant industrial growth in the late 19th century?
Which Italian region experienced significant industrial growth in the late 19th century?
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Piedmont. Northern Italy's strategic location and resources facilitated industrial development.
Piedmont. Northern Italy's strategic location and resources facilitated industrial development.
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Identify the French city that became a center for silk production in the 19th century.
Identify the French city that became a center for silk production in the 19th century.
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Lyon. France's premier silk manufacturing hub due to skilled artisans and tradition.
Lyon. France's premier silk manufacturing hub due to skilled artisans and tradition.
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Identify the main reason for population growth in Europe during industrialization.
Identify the main reason for population growth in Europe during industrialization.
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Improved living standards. Better nutrition, healthcare, and sanitation reduced mortality rates.
Improved living standards. Better nutrition, healthcare, and sanitation reduced mortality rates.
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What is the term for businesses owned by shareholders in the 19th century?
What is the term for businesses owned by shareholders in the 19th century?
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Corporations. Joint-stock companies allowed investors to pool capital for large enterprises.
Corporations. Joint-stock companies allowed investors to pool capital for large enterprises.
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Identify the European region known for its heavy industry in the late 1800s.
Identify the European region known for its heavy industry in the late 1800s.
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Silesia. Coal mining and steel production made it a major industrial region.
Silesia. Coal mining and steel production made it a major industrial region.
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Identify the German region known for its coal and steel production during industrialization.
Identify the German region known for its coal and steel production during industrialization.
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Ruhr Valley. Rich coal deposits and iron ore made it Germany's industrial heartland.
Ruhr Valley. Rich coal deposits and iron ore made it Germany's industrial heartland.
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