AP World History : Labor Systems and Economic Systems 1750 to 1900
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Example Question #60 : Labor Systems And Economic Systems
Which of these best describes the reaction of the United States to the Haitian declaration of independence?
The United States did not recognize Haitian independence; it was fearful of the spread of antislavery revolutions
The United States was the first nation to formally recognize Haitian independence; it was engaged in war with France at the time and the Haitian Revolt had weakened French power in the region
The United States did not recognize Haitian independence; it was concerned with the loss of trading opportunities
The United States did not recognize Haitian independence; it was fearful of losing its alliance with the governments of France and Spain
The United States was the first nation to formally recognize Haitian independence; it reminded Americans of their own struggle for independence
The United States did not recognize Haitian independence; it was fearful of the spread of antislavery revolutions
The United States was a nation born in a revolution against a powerful European nation and one might expect that America would have therefore welcomed and encouraged the Haitian revolution. But, instead the United States refused to recognize Haitian independence, primarily because the United States feared the spread of antislavery revolutions which might disrupt the American socioeconomic order.
Example Question #21 : Labor Systems And Economic Systems 1750 To 1900
Select the correct definition of the French economic term “assignats.”
The new form of currency created by the National Constituent Assembly
The new system of taxation created by the 1791 Constitution
Government bonds issued by the National Constituent Assembly
The category of citizens deemed exempt from government taxation
The French royal debt owed to the Roman Catholic Church
Government bonds issued by the National Constituent Assembly
In December 1789, the National Constituent Assembly created “assignats,” or new government bonds. Devised as a hopeful remedy for France’s feeble economy, these “assignats” were financed by the forcible sales of confiscated Catholic Church property. Originally issued in small, select numbers, the French public took to the idea so quickly that, before too long, the Assembly started issuing “assignats” at a truly overwhelming rate. Inevitably, this produced a glut on the market and caused the bonds’ value to correspondingly falter, which in turn triggered a rise in inflation.
Example Question #22 : Labor Systems And Economic Systems 1750 To 1900
Which of these countries was the last to abolish serfdom?
France
England
Germany
Italy
Russia
Russia
Serfdom first emerged in Europe during the Middle Ages, but had mostly died out in Western Europe by the Renaissance (certainly by the Enlightenment period). Serfdom persisted much longer, however, in Eastern Europe and was only abolished in Russia in the mid-nineteenth century.
Example Question #63 : Labor Systems And Economic Systems
Which of these statements about the social consequences of the Industrial Revolution is least accurate?
A sizeable middle class emerged and the standard of living eventually improved significantly.
Rapid urbanization led to the emergence of massive cities.
The status of women changed as they became less likely to work outside of the home.
The wealthiest members of society became less relatively wealthy, as the standard of living of society grew as a whole.
The size and power of the working class grew, particularly towards the end of the Industrial Revolution.
The wealthiest members of society became less relatively wealthy, as the standard of living of society grew as a whole.
The social consequences of the Industrial Revolution are extremely complex. To begin with the Industrial Revolution actually worsened the quality of life for the majority of the population. Workers, who were used to a degree of autonomy and a reasonable work day, were suddenly forced into effective wage slavery and forced to work fourteen or sixteen hour shifts at factories. Eventually, working conditions got better, unions arose, and the quality of life for the population improved dramatically. But, it cannot be said that the wealthiest members of society became less relatively wealthy. Indeed the Industrial Revolution accelerated the income gap between the owners and the workers.
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