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Cultural Change in the Industrial Age — Cumulative exam Answers

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What was one economic factor that helped support industrialization in England?

A
Many workers were eager for jobs.
B
Wealthy landowners increased crop production.
C
British artisans produced many goods at home.
D
England had large deposits of iron.
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The formation of the National Assembly had what long-term effect on the Estates-General?

A
It made the Estates-General part of the National Assembly.
B
It inspired the Estates-General to push for reforms.
C
It compelled the Estates-General to continue to support the king.
D
It caused the Estates-General to cease to exist.
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The image shows the business district of Chicago in 1898.

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immigration.
B
emigration.
C
urbanization.
D
industrialization.
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The Third Estate included approximately ninety-eight percent of the French population under the Old Regime. Which group was exclusively part of this estate?

A
parish priests of common descent
B
peasants
C
landowners
D
impoverished nobility
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The Latin American revolutions from 1804 to 1821 were

A
unsuccessful and left strong conservative governments in place.
B
unsuccessful and left strong liberal governments in place.
C
successful and had similar styles of government in the various countries.
D
successful and had different styles of government in the various countries.
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What effect did the Battle of Verdun have on the city of Verdun?

A
The city itself was safe, but bombs destroyed outlying areas.
B
After the battle, the people of Verdun turned against the Allies.
C
The city and its surroundings were almost completely destroyed.
D
After the battle, Verdun became a symbol of Allied strength.
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What is the main reason a socialist or democratic socialist government imposes high taxes on the wealthy, provides free higher education, and provides public assistance programs regardless of income?

A
to show kindness to its citizens
B
to punish the success of the rich
C
to encourage participation in elections
D
to promote economic equality
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After the defeat of Russia, Japan focused on the expansion of its empire, beginning with

A
seizing Manchuria and eventually annexing it.
B
seizing the Korean peninsula and eventually annexing it.
C
seizing the Philippines as a protectorate.
D
seizing the island of Formosa as a protectorate.
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What is the best definition of realpolitik?

A
politics centered on the ideals and hope of everyday people
B
politics focused on real change through peaceful means
C
politics based on power and practical facts rather than ideals
D
politics aimed at provoking real discussion among leaders
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Why was Maximilien de Robespierre executed?

A
He wanted to retain the French nobility.
B
He didn’t believe in democratic reform.
C
He eventually became a tyrant.
D
He was found guilty of treason.
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An American cartoonist drew this cartoon of a French general holding a sword.

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A
Germany was in a strong position in its negotiations with France.
B
Germany was not responsible for the destruction of the war.
C
The Allies should treat Germany as an equal partner.
D
France should force Germany to accept responsibility for the war.
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How were Mexican citizens’ lives affected by the leadership of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?

A
Citizens faced many changes in laws and policies.
B
Citizens began to have more influence in Mexican politics.
C
Citizens had less protection from a weakened military.
D
Citizens were silenced under harsh dictatorial rule.
14

After the Congress of Vienna, Europe

A
was further divided along national lines.
B
gained territory back from Asia.
C
removed all royalty from power.
D
consisted solely of numerous empires.
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Persons who choose to carry their cultural traditions into life in another country are most likely

A
conservatives.
B
liberals.
C
nationalists.
D
patriots.
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Which revolution(s) established long-lasting democratic traditions?

A
the American Revolution
B
the American and Glorious revolutions
C
the Glorious and French revolutions
D
the Glorious Revolution
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How did France’s colonial influence on North America begin?

A
Samuel de Champlain established the first successful French settlement.
B
Samuel de Champlain explored the Ohio Valley and established a colony there in 1603.
C
Alexis de Tocqueville explored the area west of the Mississippi and claimed it for France.
D
The very first French explorers successfully settled North America.
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What was needed to resupply naval vessels?

A
control of important waterways
B
manpower, for loading supplies
C
military bases around the world
D
enough goods to make money
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What event happened in April of 1917 that changed the direction of World War I?

A
The United States entered the war.
B
Germany defeated Britain and France.
C
Russia re-entered the war.
D
Mexico attacked the United States.
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Which correctly describes the Ten Commandments?

A
The Ten Commandments are written laws.
B
The Ten Commandments focus only on how people should worship God.
C
The Ten Commandments contain only advice about personal relationships.
D
The Ten Commandments are laws handed down by oral tradition.
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What is the best definition of a total war?

A
a war in which a nation requires every adult citizen to serve on the battlefield
B
a war in which two nations choose all-out battle over talk and compromise
C
a war in which two nations pool their military strengths to achieve dominance
D
a war in which a nation uses all its available resources to support the war effort

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