Question 1

In the 1880s,the Native American peoples were removed from areas where gold had been discovered by

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A)  moving them to reservations. 
B)  the spread of disease. 
C)  systematically killing them. 
D)  forcing them onto small parcels of land to become farmers. 
A)  moving them to reservations. 
B)  the spread of disease. 
C)  systematically killing them. 
D)  forcing them onto small parcels of land to become farmers. C

Question 2

Melbourne,Australia,went from a village in 1837 to a city of over 800,000 people in 1901 primarily because of the development of

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A)  mining in the country. 
B)  sheepherding in the country. 
C)  commercial shipping in the country. 
D)  textile production in the country. 
A)  mining in the country. 
B)  sheepherding in the country. 
C)  commercial shipping in the country. 
D)  textile production in the country. A

Question 3

Which do you think was more important in ending slavery: economic incentives or moral attitudes? What evidence is there for each position?

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The ending of slavery was a complex and multifaceted process, and it is difficult to attribute its end to one single factor. However, both economic incentives and moral attitudes played significant roles in bringing about the abolition of slavery.

Economic incentives were certainly a driving force in the abolition of slavery. The industrial revolution and the rise of capitalism created a demand for a free labor force that could be paid wages rather than being owned as property. This economic shift made slavery less profitable and contributed to its decline in many parts of the world. Additionally, the cost of maintaining and controlling a slave population became increasingly burdensome for slave owners, further incentivizing the move towards abolition.

On the other hand, moral attitudes also played a crucial role in ending slavery. The Enlightenment and the spread of liberal ideas about individual rights and equality led to a growing moral opposition to the institution of slavery. Abolitionist movements gained momentum as people began to see slavery as a moral evil that was incompatible with the principles of freedom and human dignity. The moral argument against slavery was a powerful force in mobilizing public opinion and political action to bring about its end.

There is evidence to support both positions. The economic decline of slavery can be seen in the shift towards wage labor and the increasing financial burden of maintaining a slave population. Additionally, the moral opposition to slavery is evident in the writings and speeches of abolitionists, as well as in the actions of individuals who risked their lives to help slaves escape to freedom.

In conclusion, both economic incentives and moral attitudes were important in ending slavery. The decline of slavery was driven by a combination of economic factors and changing moral beliefs, and it was the convergence of these forces that ultimately led to its abolition.

Question 4

What effects did these changes have on pastoral peoples?

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To provide a comprehensive answer to the

Question 5

The dramatic growth of cities during the nineteenth century was caused primarily because of

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A)  the rise in industry and commerce. 
B)  the growth of railways. 
C)  the desire of more people to live in urban environments. 
D)  the cheaper food there than in the countryside. 
A)  the rise in industry and commerce. 
B)  the growth of railways. 
C)  the desire of more people to live in urban environments. 
D)  the cheaper food there than in the countryside.

Question 6

What effects did industrialization have on the working conditions of agriculturalists and miners during this period?

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Industrialization, which began in the la

Question 7

Karl Marx predicted that socialist revolution would first break out in

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A)  the United States. 
B)  Britain. 
C)  Germany. 
D)  Russia. 
A)  the United States. 
B)  Britain. 
C)  Germany. 
D)  Russia.

Question 8

In The Theory of the Leisure Class,Thorstein Veblen argued that

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A)  inherited wealth defined a new American aristocracy. 
B)  membership in the new American "aristocracy" was based on individual merit, not inherited wealth. 
C)  American heiresses should enhance their social position by marrying members of the landed British aristocracy. 
D)  the pursuit of leisure led to the decline of the American economy. 
A)  inherited wealth defined a new American aristocracy. 
B)  membership in the new American "aristocracy" was based on individual merit, not inherited wealth. 
C)  American heiresses should enhance their social position by marrying members of the landed British aristocracy. 
D)  the pursuit of leisure led to the decline of the American economy.

Question 9

What were the social and economic impacts of massive migration in the nineteenth century?

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The massive migration in the nineteenth

Question 10

A good example of cultural exchange during the nineteenth century is

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A)  the popularity in Europe of clothing manufactured in India. 
B)  Chinese interest in Indian tea. 
C)  the popularity in Europe of coffee and tobacco produced in China. 
D)  the European fascination with Japanese dress and music. 
A)  the popularity in Europe of clothing manufactured in India. 
B)  Chinese interest in Indian tea. 
C)  the popularity in Europe of coffee and tobacco produced in China. 
D)  the European fascination with Japanese dress and music.

Question 11

Write an essay that explains how and why the ideological imperative to ban the slave trade was so slowly translated into the actual abolition of slavery in the Americas.

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The ideological imperative to ban the sl

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT a strategy commonly employed by the British aristocracy to weather the collapse of land prices?

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A)  marriage to wealthy Americans 
B)  mining of coal and iron ore on their estates 
C)  investing in banks and railways 
D)  subsidizing musical theater 
A)  marriage to wealthy Americans 
B)  mining of coal and iron ore on their estates 
C)  investing in banks and railways 
D)  subsidizing musical theater

Question 13

Agriculture in the American Midwest,Australia,and Argentina was prosperous because

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A)  these areas had large populations that were engaged in farming. 
B)  farmers in these areas benefited from the mechanization of agricultural production. 
C)  these regions could produce meat and grain with methods that involved relatively little labor. 
D)  these areas had ready access to markets superior to those of African and Asian farmers. 
A)  these areas had large populations that were engaged in farming. 
B)  farmers in these areas benefited from the mechanization of agricultural production. 
C)  these regions could produce meat and grain with methods that involved relatively little labor. 
D)  these areas had ready access to markets superior to those of African and Asian farmers.

Question 14

In pre-industrial society,manufacturing work was often done

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A)  in large factories. 
B)  by a master craftsman and his apprentices. 
C)  with considerable numbers of relatively unskilled laborers. 
D)  in urban environments that were personally alienating and psychologically straining. 
A)  in large factories. 
B)  by a master craftsman and his apprentices. 
C)  with considerable numbers of relatively unskilled laborers. 
D)  in urban environments that were personally alienating and psychologically straining.

Question 15

What were the political positions and implications that emerged from the different reactions to industrialization?

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The reactions to industrialization led t

Question 16

The San hunters in southern Africa survived from being overwhelmed during the nineteenth century because they

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A)  are protected by a treaty. 
B)  live in a harsh environment. 
C)  managed to effectively fight off Western colonists. 
D)  were moved to a reservation where they could be protected. 
A)  are protected by a treaty. 
B)  live in a harsh environment. 
C)  managed to effectively fight off Western colonists. 
D)  were moved to a reservation where they could be protected.

Question 17

How did patterns of human migration change during the nineteenth century?

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During the nineteenth century, patterns

Question 18

How did industrialization in a few parts of the world promote urban growth in many other areas?

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Industrialization in a few parts of the

Question 19

A primary cause for the development of time standards for the entire globe was

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A)  a desire for uniformity. 
B)  the railroad. 
C)  European imperial domination. 
D)  the telegraph. 
A)  a desire for uniformity. 
B)  the railroad. 
C)  European imperial domination. 
D)  the telegraph.

Question 20

A feature from the natural world that was commonly used by painters and writers to compare with early factories was the

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A)  storm. 
B)  tornado. 
C)  tidal wave. 
D)  volcano. 
A)  storm. 
B)  tornado. 
C)  tidal wave. 
D)  volcano.

Exam 24: The Social Mold: Work and Society in the Nineteenth Century

In the 1880s,the Native American peoples were removed from areas where gold had been discovered by

Melbourne,Australia,went from a village in 1837 to a city of over 800,000 people in 1901 primarily because of the development of

Which do you think was more important in ending slavery: economic incentives or moral attitudes? What evidence is there for each position?

What effects did these changes have on pastoral peoples?

The dramatic growth of cities during the nineteenth century was caused primarily because of

What effects did industrialization have on the working conditions of agriculturalists and miners during this period?

Karl Marx predicted that socialist revolution would first break out in

In The Theory of the Leisure Class,Thorstein Veblen argued that

What were the social and economic impacts of massive migration in the nineteenth century?

A good example of cultural exchange during the nineteenth century is

Write an essay that explains how and why the ideological imperative to ban the slave trade was so slowly translated into the actual abolition of slavery in the Americas.

Which of the following was NOT a strategy commonly employed by the British aristocracy to weather the collapse of land prices?

Agriculture in the American Midwest,Australia,and Argentina was prosperous because

In pre-industrial society,manufacturing work was often done

What were the political positions and implications that emerged from the different reactions to industrialization?

The San hunters in southern Africa survived from being overwhelmed during the nineteenth century because they

How did patterns of human migration change during the nineteenth century?

How did industrialization in a few parts of the world promote urban growth in many other areas?

A primary cause for the development of time standards for the entire globe was

A feature from the natural world that was commonly used by painters and writers to compare with early factories was the

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