Question 1

Reforms in urban living included all of the following except

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A) the development of pure water and sewerage systems. 
B) model homes built for the poor by wealthy philanthropists. 
C) the demolition of old, unneeded urban defensive walls, replaced by wide avenues. 
D) a successful effort to clean up all polluted rivers and lakes. 
E) some increases in governmental regulations. 
A) the development of pure water and sewerage systems. 
B) model homes built for the poor by wealthy philanthropists. 
C) the demolition of old, unneeded urban defensive walls, replaced by wide avenues. 
D) a successful effort to clean up all polluted rivers and lakes. 
E) some increases in governmental regulations. D

Question 2

define the following term:
-Social Democratic Party

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The Social Democratic Party is a political party that advocates for social democracy, which is a political ideology that supports economic and social interventions to promote social justice within the framework of a capitalist economy. The party typically supports policies such as universal healthcare, free education, and strong workers' rights. The Social Democratic Party often seeks to reduce income inequality and provide a strong social safety net for its citizens. It is a center-left party that has been influential in many European countries and has had a significant impact on shaping social and economic policies.

Question 3

define the following term:
-the "weekend"

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The "weekend" is a time when many people have a break from work or school and can relax and enjoy leisure activities. It typically includes Saturday and Sunday, although for some people it may start on Friday evening. The weekend is often seen as a time for socializing with friends and family, pursuing hobbies, or simply taking a break from the demands of the workweek. It can also be a time for travel, attending events or festivals, or engaging in outdoor activities. For many, the weekend is a welcome respite from the daily grind and an opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate before the start of a new week.

Question 4

How were the promises and problems of the new mass society reflected in education and leisure?

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The promises and problems of the new mas

Question 5

define the following term:
-Jean Jaurès

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Jean Jaurès was a prominent French socia

Question 6

The state with the most successful socialist party in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century was

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A) Britain. 
B) France. 
C) Germany. 
D) Russia. 
E) Italy. 
A) Britain. 
B) France. 
C) Germany. 
D) Russia. 
E) Italy.

Question 7

The largest segment of European society in the nineteenth century was composed of

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A) skilled artisans such as cigar makers and cabinet makers. 
B) peasant landholders, unskilled day laborers, and domestic servants. 
C) semi-skilled laborers such as carpenters and bricklayers. 
D) urban workers in eastern Europe and peasants in western Europe. 
E) lower middle class urbanites. 
A) skilled artisans such as cigar makers and cabinet makers. 
B) peasant landholders, unskilled day laborers, and domestic servants. 
C) semi-skilled laborers such as carpenters and bricklayers. 
D) urban workers in eastern Europe and peasants in western Europe. 
E) lower middle class urbanites.

Question 8

define the following term:
-nationalities problem

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The issue of nationalities can be a comp

Question 9

define the following term:
-Graham Bell

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Graham Bell, also known as Alexander Gra

Question 10

Although the German Reichstag was elected on the basis of universal male suffrage, it had little power because government ministers were responsible to the emperor rather than the parliament.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

By the late nineteenth century, the distinction between the middle class and the lower class had completely disappeared.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

define the following term:
-Thomas Cook

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Thomas Cook was a British travel company

Question 13

Between 1871 and 1894, two major domestic political issues involved the achievement of liberal practices and the growth of political democracy. To what extent were these realized in Great Britain, France, Spain, and Italy?

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Between 1871 and 1894, Great Britain, Fr

Question 14

The upper classes in the late nineteenth century included all of the following except

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A) the landed aristocracy. 
B) the professional classes, including lawyers, doctors, an engineers. 
C) the upper middle classes. 
D) wealthy upper middle classes. 
E) industrial plutocrats 
A) the landed aristocracy. 
B) the professional classes, including lawyers, doctors, an engineers. 
C) the upper middle classes. 
D) wealthy upper middle classes. 
E) industrial plutocrats

Question 15

define the following term:
-Magyarization

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Magyarization refers to the policy of th

Question 16

In most European countries, government and municipal authorities licensed and regulated prostitution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

define the following term:
-white-collar jobs

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White-collar jobs refer to professional

Question 18

All of the following were used to limit family size in the late nineteenth century except

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A) coitus interruptus. 
B) birth control pills. 
C) abortion. 
D) abandonment. 
E) infanticide. 
A) coitus interruptus. 
B) birth control pills. 
C) abortion. 
D) abandonment. 
E) infanticide.

Question 19

define the following term:
-Lord Tennyson's The Princess

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Lord Tennyson's The Princess is a narrat

Question 20

Which one of the following did not account for the increasing population in Europe between 1850 and 1880?

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A) a rising birthrate. 
B) the development of vaccinations. 
C) the eradication of polio. 
D) improved elimination of sewage. 
E) improved nutrition. 
A) a rising birthrate. 
B) the development of vaccinations. 
C) the eradication of polio. 
D) improved elimination of sewage. 
E) improved nutrition.

Exam 23: Mass Society in an Age of Progress, 1871-1894

Reforms in urban living included all of the following except

define the following term: -Social Democratic Party

define the following term: -the "weekend"

How were the promises and problems of the new mass society reflected in education and leisure?

define the following term: -Jean Jaurès

The state with the most successful socialist party in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century was

The largest segment of European society in the nineteenth century was composed of

define the following term: -nationalities problem

define the following term: -Graham Bell

Although the German Reichstag was elected on the basis of universal male suffrage, it had little power because government ministers were responsible to the emperor rather than the parliament.

By the late nineteenth century, the distinction between the middle class and the lower class had completely disappeared.

define the following term: -Thomas Cook

Between 1871 and 1894, two major domestic political issues involved the achievement of liberal practices and the growth of political democracy. To what extent were these realized in Great Britain, France, Spain, and Italy?

The upper classes in the late nineteenth century included all of the following except

define the following term: -Magyarization

In most European countries, government and municipal authorities licensed and regulated prostitution.

define the following term: -white-collar jobs

All of the following were used to limit family size in the late nineteenth century except

define the following term: -Lord Tennyson's The Princess

Which one of the following did not account for the increasing population in Europe between 1850 and 1880?

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