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Which group began to lose its political influence as suffrage was extended to more middle class men in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

Aristocrats

The Enlightenment philosophers inspired later political revolution because of their support for —

natural rights

One way that European society was changed as a result of the Industrial Revolution included —

the emergence of a middle class and a working class

During the Industrial Revolution the expansion of free enterprise economic principles resulted in —

an accumulation of wealth by factory owners

Which action most contributed to the onset of the Scientific Revolution in sixteenth century Europe?

Publication of new theories related to astronomy

Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
There is but one mode by which man can possess in perpetuity all the happiness which his nature is capable of enjoying, — that is by the union and co-operation of all for the benefit of each. Union and co-operation in war obviously increase the power of the individual a thousand fold. Is there the shadow of a reason why they should not
produce equal effects in peace; why the principle of co operation should not give to men the same superior powers, and advantages, (and much greater) in the creation, preservation, distribution and enjoyment of wealth?
— Welsh Reformer Robert Owen, The Social System, 1821

factory conditions of workers during the Industrial Revolution

Ideas concerning free enterprise from the Wealth of Nations

Free markets are more productive and beneficial, they areguided by an "invisible hand" and are more efficient.

How did the increasing number of railroads in England during the nineteenth century benefit industrial growth?

They provided a cheap way to transport materials around
England.

What is one impact of the Industrial Revolution on society in Europe during the nineteenth century?

It raised the standard of living.

Why did the making of textiles move from individual houses to large factories during the Industrial Revolution?

The large new machines needed more space.

What is one action of British industrial workers that contributed to reforms in working conditions during the late nineteenth century?

organizing into trade unions

Why were early textile factories in England located near rivers and streams?

Energy from waterwheels
powered the machines.

How did the English factory system transform traditional methods of clothmaking during the 18th century?

New machines increased the efficiency of production.

As a result of discrimination in factories, women demanded reforms to -

labor policies

New economic theories came about during the Industrial Revolution in response to —

the economic disparities between the wealthy and the working class

Robert Owens is associated with what political system

Socialism

Karl Marx is associated with what political system

Communism

What helped cause the Scientific Revolution in Europe

human scholarship begun in the Renaissance, the closer role of craftsmen and scholars and materials brought from newly-explored lands

How did the economic freedoms during the Industrial Revolution contribute to a better quality of life?

Higher wages helped provide better food and shelter, people had more choices in work and transportation improved.

Use the quote and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
"Finally we shall place the Sun himself at the center of the Universe."
Which scientist is the likely author of the quote?

Copernicus

Why were poor child labor conditions permitted to exist in Britain during the 1800's?

Children were a cheap supply of labor

Which of the following is a correct cause and effect for the way that free enterprise affected the Industrial Revolution?

increased demand for manufactured goods => factory system to produce goods
quickly

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