Industrialization and Imperialism
What was one result of the rise of European Imperialism?
Britain was now established in many continents.
What was the basic idea behind the Communist Manifesto?
The working class should be granted shares of the profits that came from industrialization.
What impact did steam-powered technology have on industrialization?
This provided power to run machines and aided with the transportation of goods.
What impact did assimilation have on Africa?
The new cultural practices that were brought by the colonizing nations introduced new ways of life.
Throughout the Wealth of Nations, what does Adam Smith talk about?
This book pertained to market force operation.
What was the difference between Imperialism and Colonialism?
North America was no longer the source of raw materials, now Asia and Africa were being considered.
What happened to the standard of living post industrial revolution?
The overall standard of living for many people improved.
What was the reaction of most people to European imperialism?
There were many resistance movements. People did not like the idea of a foreign nation utilizing their raw materials and trying to dictate the way they lived their lives.
What was the outcome economically for factory owners during the Industrial Revolution?
The factory owner grew very wealthy.
Why was there a scramble for Africa?
Africa was rich in many raw materials that would later prove to be very lucrative for imperializing nations.
What did many of the inventions dealing with textiles do for industry?
These inventions increased the output of textiles throughout the Industrial Revolution.
What happened to the middle class during the Industrial Revolution?
The middle-class grew in size and average income.
What happened to the working class during the industrial Revolution?
They became an even bigger disparity between the working and middle-class.
Why was Egypt so important to Britain?
Control over Egypt meant control of major water canals that were imperative to trade.
What happened to Aristocrats as universal suffrage was granted?
They began to lose their political influence as the lower classes and others did not show support for their views.
What impact did Louis Pasteur Have on scientific advancement?
He made huge strides in medicine that would prevent the spread of bacterial disease
What impact did Thomas Edison have throughout the Industrial Revolution?
He created technology that would increase the length of the working day.
What did James Watt do for transportation?
He devised a way to created a more efficient steam engine
Why did socialism develop in Europe?
People wanted to improve working conditions; they wanted more rights at their job sites. Labor unions also made job reform possible.
Why were new economic theories developed during this time?
Due to the gap between the working and middle class.