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As a result of the Congress of Vienna, France

A
became part of the German Confederation.
B
gave up territory it had won under Napoleon.
C
became more powerful than any other nation.
D
annexed parts of Italy and the Netherlands.
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The group Young Italy formed because Italians were unhappy about

A
unrest and rebellions.
B
the spread of nationalism.
C
the new king of Sardinia.
D
rule by foreign nations.
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What was the outcome of most European revolts of the 1830s?

A
They resulted in little or no change.
B
They led to larger revolutions.
C
They resulted in sweeping reform.
D
They led to peaceful negotiations.
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In order to stop the spread of industrial technology, Britain

A
closed companies suspected of sharing secrets.
B
penalized companies harshly for any hint of a leak.
C
searched for spies in all industrial and manufacturing companies.
D
forbade mechanics, engineers, and others from leaving the country.
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A main reason that the Age of Revolutions initially failed to achieve widespread change in some nations of Europe was because

A
revolts were poorly organized.
B
few people supported the revolutions.
C
liberal reforms were impractical in daily life.
D
monarchs reasoned with the rebels.
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Look at the picture.

Question illustration
A
stopping the rebellion in a town called Dolores.
B
beginning the Mexican independence movement.
C
defeating the Spanish colonial government.
D
collaborating with criollos and peninsulares.
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The most important result of the Second Industrial Revolution was

A
depleting natural resources.
B
creating business empires.
C
turning the United States into a world economic power.
D
creating problems for labor, such as long hours.
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Early in the Industrial Revolution, factory owners employed many

A
women.
B
children.
C
miners.
D
artisans.
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What was the biggest effect that new technology had on farm workers?

A
Many workers lost their jobs.
B
Most workers learned new skills.
C
Most workers became more efficient.
D
Many workers could earn more in less time.
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A strong outline for an argumentative essay should include

A
educated opinions to provide the argument.
B
evidence to support a claim.
C
only the introduction and conclusion.
D
every detail that will be in the essay.
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What advantages did the US have that made it ripe for rapid industrialization? Check all that apply.

A
massive forests
B
access to two oceans
C
rich mineral resources
D
fertile land
E
railroads
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What was a main difference between French conservatives and liberals following the Congress of Vienna?

A
The liberals believed in absolute monarchs.
B
The liberals did not want an elected parliament.
C
The liberals believed in personal freedom.
D
The liberals wanted to eliminate government.
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In a dictatorship of the proletariat, who controls the government?

A
dictators
B
industrialists
C
business owners
D
working classes
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The purpose of a spinning jenny was to

A
increase the speed of textile production.
B
streamline the production of cotton.
C
produce more power to run machines.
D
improve the quality of soil on farms.
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As the 1800s progressed, demands for labor reform increased mainly because

A
hiring practices were not standardized and were unfair.
B
wages were not based on workers’ experience.
C
working conditions were horrible.
D
firings were without cause.
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Which of these developments helped launch the Industrial Revolution? Choose two answers.

A
Demand for goods increased.
B
More families produced their own food.
C
Populations grew rapidly.
D
Many people moved back to rural areas.
E
Landowners hired more workers.
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Which country was the first to industrialize in Europe?

A
Germany
B
Russia
C
Italy
D
Britain
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The graph shows the percentage of children in British mining and textile industries.

Question illustration
A
textile factories employed more children during the mid-1800s.
B
textile factories had safe working conditions for children.
C
textile factories offered good pay and shorter hours to children.
D
textile factories hired older and more capable children.
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Which authors were known for their critical writing about the excesses and problems resulting from industrialization?

A
Dumas and Poe
B
Dumas and Twain
C
Dickens and Twain
D
Poe and Dickens
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In a nation-state, what role does shared religion play?

A
Most people share the same religion.
B
Most leaders outlaw religion.
C
Few people share the same religion.
D
Few leaders care about religion.

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