Society and the Industrial Age - AP World History: Modern
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What was the result of increased mechanization on labor during the Industrial Age?
What was the result of increased mechanization on labor during the Industrial Age?
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Reduced manual labor. Machines replaced skilled artisans in production processes.
Reduced manual labor. Machines replaced skilled artisans in production processes.
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What innovation by Henry Bessemer revolutionized steel production?
What innovation by Henry Bessemer revolutionized steel production?
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Bessemer process. Method for mass-producing high-quality, affordable steel.
Bessemer process. Method for mass-producing high-quality, affordable steel.
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Identify the primary sector that saw significant advancements during the Industrial Age.
Identify the primary sector that saw significant advancements during the Industrial Age.
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Manufacturing. Factories transformed how goods were produced and distributed.
Manufacturing. Factories transformed how goods were produced and distributed.
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Which invention by Thomas Edison greatly influenced the Industrial Age?
Which invention by Thomas Edison greatly influenced the Industrial Age?
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Electric light bulb. Extended working hours and enabled nighttime productivity.
Electric light bulb. Extended working hours and enabled nighttime productivity.
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What was the social impact of industrialization on family structures?
What was the social impact of industrialization on family structures?
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Altered family roles. Factory work changed traditional family economic structures.
Altered family roles. Factory work changed traditional family economic structures.
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What is the term for the creation of large industrial cities during the Industrial Revolution?
What is the term for the creation of large industrial cities during the Industrial Revolution?
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Urbanization. Migration to industrial centers created large urban areas.
Urbanization. Migration to industrial centers created large urban areas.
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Which class struggled for better wages and working conditions during the Industrial Age?
Which class struggled for better wages and working conditions during the Industrial Age?
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Working class. Factory workers organized to improve their economic situation.
Working class. Factory workers organized to improve their economic situation.
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Which system involves ownership of the means of production by the community or state?
Which system involves ownership of the means of production by the community or state?
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Socialism. Economic system emphasizing collective rather than private ownership.
Socialism. Economic system emphasizing collective rather than private ownership.
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Which textile machine invented by James Hargreaves increased yarn production?
Which textile machine invented by James Hargreaves increased yarn production?
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Spinning Jenny. Multi-spindle machine that revolutionized textile spinning.
Spinning Jenny. Multi-spindle machine that revolutionized textile spinning.
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What was a common health issue faced by urban populations during the Industrial Age?
What was a common health issue faced by urban populations during the Industrial Age?
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Poor sanitation. Overcrowded cities lacked adequate sewage and waste systems.
Poor sanitation. Overcrowded cities lacked adequate sewage and waste systems.
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What was a major environmental consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
What was a major environmental consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
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Increased pollution. Factory smoke and waste contaminated air and water.
Increased pollution. Factory smoke and waste contaminated air and water.
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What is the term for the transition to new manufacturing processes in the 18th century?
What is the term for the transition to new manufacturing processes in the 18th century?
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Industrial Revolution. Period of transition from manual to machine-based manufacturing.
Industrial Revolution. Period of transition from manual to machine-based manufacturing.
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Which social class grew in influence during the Industrial Age due to industrialization?
Which social class grew in influence during the Industrial Age due to industrialization?
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Middle class. Gained wealth and political power from industrial enterprises.
Middle class. Gained wealth and political power from industrial enterprises.
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What term describes the movement of people from rural areas to cities during the Industrial Age?
What term describes the movement of people from rural areas to cities during the Industrial Age?
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Urbanization. Factory jobs attracted rural workers to industrial centers.
Urbanization. Factory jobs attracted rural workers to industrial centers.
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Identify the economic theory that advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy.
Identify the economic theory that advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy.
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Laissez-faire. French for 'let it be' - allows market forces to operate freely.
Laissez-faire. French for 'let it be' - allows market forces to operate freely.
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Who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations' advocating for free-market economies?
Who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations' advocating for free-market economies?
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Adam Smith. Promoted the idea of the 'invisible hand' of the market.
Adam Smith. Promoted the idea of the 'invisible hand' of the market.
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What is the term for the system where goods are produced in homes rather than factories?
What is the term for the system where goods are produced in homes rather than factories?
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Cottage industry. Pre-industrial production system where families worked from home.
Cottage industry. Pre-industrial production system where families worked from home.
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Which invention by Eli Whitney revolutionized the cotton industry in 1793?
Which invention by Eli Whitney revolutionized the cotton industry in 1793?
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Cotton gin. Machine that quickly separated cotton fibers from seeds.
Cotton gin. Machine that quickly separated cotton fibers from seeds.
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What system involves the mass production of goods in large numbers using machinery?
What system involves the mass production of goods in large numbers using machinery?
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Factory system. Centralized production using machinery and division of labor.
Factory system. Centralized production using machinery and division of labor.
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What was the primary purpose of the Luddites' protests during the Industrial Revolution?
What was the primary purpose of the Luddites' protests during the Industrial Revolution?
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Opposition to machinery. Textile workers destroyed machines threatening their jobs.
Opposition to machinery. Textile workers destroyed machines threatening their jobs.
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Identify the economic policy of protecting home industries by imposing tariffs.
Identify the economic policy of protecting home industries by imposing tariffs.
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Protectionism. Uses tariffs and restrictions to shield domestic industries.
Protectionism. Uses tariffs and restrictions to shield domestic industries.
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Which demographic change was a direct consequence of the Industrial Age?
Which demographic change was a direct consequence of the Industrial Age?
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Population growth. Better medicine and food supply increased birth rates.
Population growth. Better medicine and food supply increased birth rates.
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In the context of industrial societies, what does the term 'proletariat' refer to?
In the context of industrial societies, what does the term 'proletariat' refer to?
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Working class. Marx's term for industrial wage-earning workers.
Working class. Marx's term for industrial wage-earning workers.
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What was the key innovation in transportation that facilitated the Industrial Revolution?
What was the key innovation in transportation that facilitated the Industrial Revolution?
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Railroads. Connected distant markets and enabled mass transport.
Railroads. Connected distant markets and enabled mass transport.
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What term describes the shift from agricultural economies to industrial economies?
What term describes the shift from agricultural economies to industrial economies?
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Industrialization. Economic transformation from farming to manufacturing focus.
Industrialization. Economic transformation from farming to manufacturing focus.
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Who is the author of 'The Communist Manifesto' advocating for class struggle?
Who is the author of 'The Communist Manifesto' advocating for class struggle?
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Karl Marx. Co-authored with Engels, calling for worker revolution.
Karl Marx. Co-authored with Engels, calling for worker revolution.
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Identify the economic policy of protecting home industries by imposing tariffs.
Identify the economic policy of protecting home industries by imposing tariffs.
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Protectionism. Uses tariffs and restrictions to shield domestic industries.
Protectionism. Uses tariffs and restrictions to shield domestic industries.
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What is the term for the system where goods are produced in homes rather than factories?
What is the term for the system where goods are produced in homes rather than factories?
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Cottage industry. Pre-industrial production system where families worked from home.
Cottage industry. Pre-industrial production system where families worked from home.
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Which textile machine invented by James Hargreaves increased yarn production?
Which textile machine invented by James Hargreaves increased yarn production?
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Spinning Jenny. Multi-spindle machine that revolutionized textile spinning.
Spinning Jenny. Multi-spindle machine that revolutionized textile spinning.
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What was the impact of the steam locomotive on transportation during the Industrial Age?
What was the impact of the steam locomotive on transportation during the Industrial Age?
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Faster transportation. Steam engines enabled rapid movement of goods and people.
Faster transportation. Steam engines enabled rapid movement of goods and people.
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