Cards in this guide (19)
Why did President Truman refuse Hos requests for help against the French
President Truman refused Ho Chi Minh's request for help against
the French because Truman viewed France as a vital ally in the
struggle against the spread of communism in postwar Europe. He also
was unwilling to back the Vietminh because of Ho's Communist Party
connections.
Why were independent universities important to the start of the scientific revolution
They promoted learning outside the control of the government and
Catholic Church.
How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the start of the enlightenment
It led Europeans to begin questioning traditional
authorities
How did new scientific discoveries between the 15th and 18th centuries contribute to the enlightenment
They suggested that reason could provide answers about the world that tradition and religion could not. (C)
How did socialists suggest solving the inequities caused by the industrial revolution
ending private ownership of factories, mines, and mills
How was the process of industrialization similar in China and Russia
Industrialization in both China and Russia was guided by the government.
Which statement describes a difference between the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke
Hobbes believed that people were inherently evil, while Locke
argued people were born as blank slates.
Which best describes the relationship between the developments of industrial textile-making methods and the factory system
Industrial textile-making methods helped launch the Industrial Revolution, and the factory system helped it continue to grow.
What characteristics allowed European universities to play a major role in launching the scientific revolution
Their independence from government and church control.
What describes an important role women played in European societies during the industrial revolution
Participating in charities and social reform movements
During which step of Marx's transition from capitalism to communism would people join a movement to replace the current government
What role did railroads play in industrialization for both Great Britain and the United states
They allowed businesses to ship manufactured goods to markets in
distant location
What was one social consequence of the Industrial Revolution
People forced to live in crowed Neighborhoods
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 did british labor unions relate to social reform efforts during the Victorian era
labor unions shared some of the goals of social reform movements by seeking to improve life for poor workers
What effect has new technology had on communication in the 20th and 21st centuries
it has allowed cultural diffusion to happen at a faster
pace.
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.