chapter 11 (11.1-11.2) Flashcards
the industrial revolution started by…
the bessemer process and electricity
thomas edison
invented the lightbulb
alexander bell
invention of the telephone
marconi
radio waves
internal-combustion
an engine that makes energy by burning fuel; used with airplanes and automobiles
two hostile camps
bourgeoisie oppressors and the working-class proletriat
marxists believed capitalism could be defeated only by…
violent revolution
what did workers do to improve their working conditions
they organized a union
industrial life recognized…
housing and santitation
improvements in housing came through:
building regulations requiring running water and a drainage system
improvements in water came from
aqueducts, tunnels, reservoirs, heaters, and sewage treatment systems
how much of the population did the europe elite make up, and how much of the wealth did they control?
they made up 5%, but controlled 30-40%
upper-middle class
industrialists and bankers
middle class
lawyers, doctors, accountants
lower-middle class
traders and prosperous farmers
women found jobs such as
health, education, and social services
feminism
equality was a natural right for women as well as men
Emmelie Pankhurst
demonstrated for the right to vote
public education
developed a trained workforce and instilled patriotism
second industrial revolution produced mass leisure such as
amusement parks and team sports
three signs of expanding democracy
universal male suffrage, prime minister was responsible to the legislative body, mass political parties
liberals/conservative party
reform acts
labour party
voted for social reforms
third republic party
republican constitution