Question 1

The growth of labor unions and the implementation of better working conditions in England owed a debt of gratitude to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The threat of Marxism that made Parliament amend laws and individual businessmen show more concern for their workers. 
B) The example set by labor unions and industrial managerial practices known to be in place in the United States. 
C) The urbanization and education of more people in various countries, of which England wanted to prove itself most liberal. 
D) Those individuals who, risking their jobs and in some cases their lives, were willing to work toward gaining legal acceptance of labor unions. 
E) The Chartist movement in England, which initiated long-term changes both within and outside of Parliament. 
A) The threat of Marxism that made Parliament amend laws and individual businessmen show more concern for their workers. 
B) The example set by labor unions and industrial managerial practices known to be in place in the United States. 
C) The urbanization and education of more people in various countries, of which England wanted to prove itself most liberal. 
D) Those individuals who, risking their jobs and in some cases their lives, were willing to work toward gaining legal acceptance of labor unions. 
E) The Chartist movement in England, which initiated long-term changes both within and outside of Parliament. E

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT a new industry that developed as a result of the Second Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

A) chemical plants 
B) textile mills 
C) oil refining 
D) steamship building 
E) electrical machine plants 
A) chemical plants 
B) textile mills 
C) oil refining 
D) steamship building 
E) electrical machine plants B

Question 3

Discuss some of the major events associated with the Second Industrial Revolution including social, political, technological, and economic aspects of the revolution. Support your answer with examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include reference to new energy sources, new forms of business organization, social results such as urbanization, organization of labor, and mass democratic politics.

Question 4

____________________ is Marx's writing that predicted the coming of a new social order, communism.

Accepted Answer

The Commun

Question 5

In ____________________, Marx presented his analysis of mid-19th century industrial society.

Accepted Answer

Capital, D

Question 6

In the 19th century, which global region was clearly the dominant factor in world political and military developments?

Accepted Answer

A) Western Europe and the United States 
B) The area of Africa below the Sahara Desert 
C) China and Japan 
D) South America, especially the areas around the Amazon River 
E) the Australasian island chains 
A) Western Europe and the United States 
B) The area of Africa below the Sahara Desert 
C) China and Japan 
D) South America, especially the areas around the Amazon River 
E) the Australasian island chains

Question 7

Term for identification: Eduard Bernstein

Accepted Answer

Eduard Bernstein was a German social dem

Question 8

The  ____________________ have no trust in government; they feel all government is prone to corruption so it must be kept to a minimum.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The  ____________________ have no trust in government;...

Question 9

Explain the essence of original Marxist theory including the background of the theorist, the theory itself, and the practical application of the theory. Support your answer with examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discussion of Ka

Question 10

Describe the European reaction to Marxism including the response of national governments and the rise of the opposing theories on politics.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discus

Question 11

According to Marx, what was the expectation for the future of the revolt of the proletariat?

Accepted Answer

A) The revolution of the proletariat was avoidable if the wealthy would negotiate in good faith. 
B) It was desirable, because only through their own efforts and struggles would the proletariat appreciate the fruits of their labors. 
C) Marx thought the revolution was a distant dream with little hope for the realization of an uprising. 
D) The revolt was hopeless, but that did not mean that they should stop trying to make things better. 
E) The proletariat revolution was inevitable, and Marx invited all to join with the proletariat to hasten the uprising. 
A) The revolution of the proletariat was avoidable if the wealthy would negotiate in good faith. 
B) It was desirable, because only through their own efforts and struggles would the proletariat appreciate the fruits of their labors. 
C) Marx thought the revolution was a distant dream with little hope for the realization of an uprising. 
D) The revolt was hopeless, but that did not mean that they should stop trying to make things better. 
E) The proletariat revolution was inevitable, and Marx invited all to join with the proletariat to hasten the uprising.

Question 12

What was the main reason for the overall failure of the 1848 revolts?

Accepted Answer

A) the use of the military to crush the revolts 
B) the disapproval of church authorities 
C) the lack of concern by many people living in the countryside 
D) national antagonisms 
E) the split between liberal leaders and urban workers 
A) the use of the military to crush the revolts 
B) the disapproval of church authorities 
C) the lack of concern by many people living in the countryside 
D) national antagonisms 
E) the split between liberal leaders and urban workers

Question 13

Term for identification: corporations

Accepted Answer

The term "corporations" refers to legal

Question 14

Which of the following groups financed corporations during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

A) banks 
B) owners 
C) slaveholders 
D) board of directors 
E) management 
A) banks 
B) owners 
C) slaveholders 
D) board of directors 
E) management

Question 15

How did Karl Marx define communism in his writings?

Accepted Answer

A) As a dramatic, violent act to gather converts. 
B) As an association representing the economic and social interests of members. 
C) As an inevitable reaction against the abuses of bourgeoisie capitalism. 
D) As rejection of state and the powers the state exercises over citizens. 
E) As a platform of equitable distribution of wealth. 
A) As a dramatic, violent act to gather converts. 
B) As an association representing the economic and social interests of members. 
C) As an inevitable reaction against the abuses of bourgeoisie capitalism. 
D) As rejection of state and the powers the state exercises over citizens. 
E) As a platform of equitable distribution of wealth.

Question 16

What was the most popular destination for migrants from Europe when they emigrated from their homelands?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) South Africa 
C) Siberia 
D) Argentina 
E) The United States 
A) Canada 
B) South Africa 
C) Siberia 
D) Argentina 
E) The United States

Question 17

The large amounts of capital needed for business expansion during the Second Industrial Age were effectively raised by ____________________ companies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The large amounts of capital needed for...

Question 18

Term for identification: propaganda of the deed

Accepted Answer

The term "propaganda of the deed" refers

Question 19

Term for identification: Communist Manifesto

Accepted Answer

The term "Communist Manifesto" refers to

Question 20

What was the most significant aspect about joint-stock companies of the late 19th  century?

Accepted Answer

A) labor participation in management 
B) separation of ownership and management 
C) short-term borrowing for expansion 
D) hospitalization insurance benefits 
E) a new need for business insurance 
A) labor participation in management 
B) separation of ownership and management 
C) short-term borrowing for expansion 
D) hospitalization insurance benefits 
E) a new need for business insurance

Exam 33: Advanced Industrial Society

The growth of labor unions and the implementation of better working conditions in England owed a debt of gratitude to which of the following?

Which of the following was NOT a new industry that developed as a result of the Second Industrial Revolution?

Discuss some of the major events associated with the Second Industrial Revolution including social, political, technological, and economic aspects of the revolution. Support your answer with examples.

____________________ is Marx's writing that predicted the coming of a new social order, communism.

In ____________________, Marx presented his analysis of mid-19th century industrial society.

In the 19th century, which global region was clearly the dominant factor in world political and military developments?

Term for identification: Eduard Bernstein

The ____________________ have no trust in government; they feel all government is prone to corruption so it must be kept to a minimum.

Explain the essence of original Marxist theory including the background of the theorist, the theory itself, and the practical application of the theory. Support your answer with examples.

Describe the European reaction to Marxism including the response of national governments and the rise of the opposing theories on politics.

According to Marx, what was the expectation for the future of the revolt of the proletariat?

What was the main reason for the overall failure of the 1848 revolts?

Term for identification: corporations

Which of the following groups financed corporations during the Second Industrial Revolution?

How did Karl Marx define communism in his writings?

What was the most popular destination for migrants from Europe when they emigrated from their homelands?

The large amounts of capital needed for business expansion during the Second Industrial Age were effectively raised by ____________________ companies.

Term for identification: propaganda of the deed

Term for identification: Communist Manifesto

What was the most significant aspect about joint-stock companies of the late 19th century?

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