5.10: Continuity and Change in the Industrial Age 1750-1900 a

Labor unions played a crucial role in negotiating higher wages and better working conditions for workers during the Industrial Revolution.

What was a significant factor that led to an increase in wages during the Industrial Revolution?

The steam engine powered machinery, enabling mass production and reducing the cost of goods, making them more affordable for a wider range of people.

Which technological advancement significantly contributed to mass production and decreased the cost of goods?

The promise of better wages and living conditions in cities led to significant migration from rural areas to urban centers

Which of the following was a consequence of the Industrial Revolution on rural areas?

The telegraph allowed for instant communication over vast distances, transforming how information was shared and facilitating business and personal connections.

Which invention revolutionized long-distance communication during the Industrial Revolution?

Railroads enabled rapid and large-scale movement of people and goods, making it possible to settle and develop previously isolated regions.

How did railroads impact the development of previously isolated regions?

John Locke emphasized the importance of individual rights and the social contract, influencing modern political thought.

Which Enlightenment thinker emphasized the importance of individual rights and the social contract?

Nationalism created a sense of shared identity and desire for self-rule, motivating people to seek independence from colonial powers.

What role did nationalism play during the Industrial Revolution?

The American Revolution was inspired by Enlightenment ideals and led to the formation of the United States.

Which revolution was directly inspired by Enlightenment ideals and resulted in the formation of the United States?

Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. This document, influenced by Enlightenment philosophers, enshrined the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity during the French Revolution.

Which document, influenced by Enlightenment philosophers, became a core statement of the values of the French Revolution?

The Haitian Revolution was fought by enslaved Africans and Afro-Caribbeans seeking independence from French colonial rule.

Which revolution involved enslaved Africans and Afro-Caribbeans fighting for independence from French colonial rule?

The Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was a major uprising against British rule.

Which movement sought to overthrow British colonial rule in India in 1857?