History Notes

Map or chart

Visual representations used to depict geographical areas or data.

Long term effects of Marx & Engels Communist Manifesto

Inspired revolutionaries such as Russia's Vladimir Lenin in the 1900s.

Impact of worldwide industrialization on the relationship between industrialized nations & non-industrialized nations

It was the driving force behind imperialism.

Benefit of railroads in Britain & US

Offered cheap transportation for materials and goods.

Compare small farmers of agricultural revolution to working class of IR

Both worked long hours, suffered job losses due to progress, and lived in social limits.

Legislative reform in 1800s

Included education reforms, women's rights, and the abolishment of slavery.

Key ideas of free market system (capitalism)

Protect the nation’s industries from competition.

How did the middle class change British society

Some members of the middle class achieved top positions in society.

Factors that led to shorter life spans of people living in cities compared to the country

Illness caused by unhealthy living conditions.

How did the IR affect cities

Made the population grow faster than the housing supply.

What was the IR

Increased output of machinery and goods that began in England during the 18th century.

Result of the agricultural revolution

Landowners experimented with new agricultural methods, leading to closures of land and many small farmers becoming tenant farmers or moving to cities.

Factors of production

Land, labor, and capital.

Main cause of the urbanization that occurred in 19th century Britain & other parts of Europe

Industrialization.

How did the wealthy view middle class

They looked down on them.

How did Britain keep industry secrets from the US

Engineers, mechanics, and toolmakers were not allowed to leave the country.

Benefit of being a stockholder in a corporation

Stockholders are not responsible for the debts of the corporation.

Laissez faire policy

Owners of an industry set their working conditions without government interference.

Name for association of workers trying to implement reforms

Unions.

Examples of reform movements

Include various legislative and social reforms.

How did the agricultural revolution lead the way to the IR

Population growth increased food supply; farmers lost land and sought other work.

How did Britain's economy affect the process of industrialization

Positively; Britain developed a banking system and facilitated progress.

Impact of the steam engine on the production of goods

Launched the railway age, enhancing the transportation of people and materials.