World History

The following were among the first places in the world to industrialize EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a reason why England was an ideal starting point for the industrial revolution?

England had been inspired to innovate and explore through the scientific revolution

Free political institutions

Small population requires mechanization to mass produce

King george III was the first absolute monarch to invest in heavy industry

Geographically, england was small enough to ship goods easily over land by train had easy access to the sea, using steam for trade

A method of production that consisted of identical components which allow for quick and easy assembly of the exact same product by individuals responsible for a simple repetitive task

Compared to cottage industry, the assembly line method of production can be described as

This invention revolutionized transportation and industrial production by powering locomotives and ships and allowing factories to operate where water was unavailable

The aeparation of tasks in any economic system so that participants may specialize. This allowed for much greater efficiency in production as laborers could focus on one task and become experts in performing on single job or task

All of the following are true of the social impact of industrialization EXCEPT:

The number of extremely wealthy members of society increase

The division of labor led to even more drastic class divisions than previous eras

Children were often used to work in factories and provide another income for their family

Work became more exciting and fulfilling than typical jobs in previous eras

Businessmen passed the nobles as the richest members of society although the nobility were still able to make large sums of money renting land to business owners

An economic system in which transactions between private parties are free from government interference such as regulations, privileges, tariffs, and subsidies

How did marx predict the conflict between bourgeosie and poletariat would end?

While experiencing some initial success a polteriart revolution would eventually be crushed and proletarieat would be forced to expect their oppression for centuries to come

With mass bloodshed and the end of civilization as we know it

With a proletariat uprising against the bourgeoise and the establishment of the society without social class

The overthrow of the bourgeosie by the proletariat and the creation of a new world order in which the former members of the working classs dominate politics and control all aspects of the economy

It will never mind

Inspired by the writings of karl marx, I demanded "peace, land and bread" for my people, however, my death came at an unfortunate time after the revolution and left the newly formed Soviet union in conflict over who my successor would be. Who am I?

The area was ruled by franz joseph and was expierencing turmoil because the various ethinic groups under his control wanted independence

Lines drawn on a map. This can sometimes cause incredivle confusion expecially when heritage is ignored and/or separated

Their plan invloved crushing germany and austria from both sides, and blockading germany to prevent them from gaining supplies. What are the groups?

Germany rolled through belgium, bu was stopped by the french armies in northern france. Both sides dug trenches to avoid being slaughtered. Where did this happen?

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