AP European History FRQ: SAQ: Historians Disagree - Environmental Impact of Industrialization

SAQ: Historians Disagree - Environmental Impact of Industrialization

Answer the following AP European History Short Answer Question

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Clark argues that the environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution was profound and long-lasting, highlighting the significant increase in pollution and the depletion of natural resources as industries expanded. He posits that the shift to fossil fuels and the growth of factories led to unprecedented levels of air and water pollution, fundamentally altering ecosystems and contributing to health problems among urban populations. Clark contends that the environmental degradation of the Industrial Revolution set the stage for the ecological crises faced by modern societies, underscoring the need for a reevaluation of industrial capitalism's relationship with nature.

Clark, Gregory. A Farewell to Alms: A Brief Economic History of the World. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2007.

Part A

Briefly describe ONE major difference between Clark and Wrigley's historical interpretations of the environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Part B

Briefly explain how ONE historical event or development from the late 18th to early 19th century that is not explicitly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Clark's argument.

Part C

Briefly explain how ONE historical event or development from the late 18th to early 19th century that is not explicitly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Wrigley's argument.

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