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Industrial Revolution

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How was the process of industrialization similar in China and Russia

Industrialization in both China and Russia was guided by the government.

What characteristics allowed European universities to play a major role in launching the scientific revolution

Their independence from government and church control.

Why was James Watt important during the Industrial Revolution

He greatly improved existing steam engines for use in factories.

Which statement describes the controversy by Galileo's heliocentric theory

Galileo did not propose a heliocentric theory, he agreed with Copernicus and his heliocentric theory.

The Catholic church, at the time, disagreed and they held a huge amount of power and put him on trial.

What role did the scientific revolution play in bringing on the enlightenment

it convinced many europeans to value logic and reason over religion and tradition

How does mercantilism differ from capitalism or the free enterprise system

Mercantilism allows governments to control economies, while capitalism gives individual more economic control. -Apex 2.4.2 test

How were the efforts of British labor unions and social reformers in the 19th century similar

both succeede in forcig the governmet to pass laws aimed at protecting poor workers

What was a major social effect of the Industrial Revolution

The gap between the rich and the poor grew larger

Which statement would most likely be supported by someone who agreed with socialist philosophy

It is the role of the community to make sure that all people benefit from their hard work.

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