World History Final: Scientific Revolution, Agriculture & Industrial Revolution

What was the title of Darwin's book published in 1859?

On the Origin of Species.

What did the periodic table display?

It displayed the elements arranged by atomic weight and properties.

What significant medical theory did Louis Pasteur contribute to?

The germ theory of disease.

What did Florence Nightingale advocate for in British hospitals?

Cleanliness and sanitary medical practices.

Which disease did Robert Koch identify the bacteria for in the 1880s?

Tuberculosis.

What invention by Jethro Tull improved seed-planting efficiency?

The seed drill

What was a result of increased agricultural efficiency?

Population growth and urbanization.

What did the surplus of food allow people to pursue?

Specialized jobs beyond farming.

What was a key characteristic of capitalism?

Private ownership and profit-driven production.

What economic theory did Adam Smith advocate for?

Laissez-faire capitalism.

What did rapid population growth create?

Higher demand for jobs, housing, and food.

What negative consequence arose from the rapid growth of factories during the Industrial Revolution?

Poor working conditions and pollution.

What is the foundational text authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels?

The Communist Manifesto.

What did Marx predict would lead to a classless, communist society?

Workers overthrowing the bourgeoisie through revolution.

What was a key characteristic of the Industrial Revolution?

Mass production using machinery.

What characterized early industrial life?

Crowded, polluted cities with long factory hours.

What contributed to the spread of disease in industrial cities?

Overcrowding, poor sanitation, and polluted water.

What did the factory whistle signal?

The start of the work day

What was the Second Industrial Revolution also known as?

The Technological Revolution