The Social History of E(urope)
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Quarter 1: Leisure
1. The Evolution of Leisure in England
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2. Leisure and the English Monarchy
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3. Leisure and the Nobility of England
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4. Leisure and the Merchant Class of England
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5. Leisure and the Peasant Class of England
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Quarter 2: Labor
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Quarter 3: Family
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Quarter 4: Science
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Work and Labor in 18th Century Europe (Quiz 2)
6. The population growth of the 18th century was unique in that it did not:
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A. Cause a destructive famine that once again led to a decreased in population.
B. Experience a destructive plague that once again led to a decreased in population.
C. Overwhelm the land's productive capacities.
D. Lead to destructive overpopulation.
E. All of the above
7. Which of the following is not true about 18th century agricultural and industrial inventions?
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A. Jethro Tull invented the seed drill in 1701.
B. The Rotherham plow was invented in 1703 and was used to turn the soil.
C. The threshing machine was invented in 1786 by Andrew Meikle.
D. Scientific management was a method invented by Adam Smith
E. The threshing machine separated ears of corn from stalks.
8. The enclosure movement...
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A. Allowed children of working class families to attend school.
B. Prevented poor factory workers from bettering their social status.
C. Was a method of production created by Frederick Winslow Taylor.
D. Consolidated strips of land and created private farms.
E. Was a philosophical movement advocated by 18th century thinkers.
9. Why did the Industrial Revolution originate in England? 1. England possessed rich deposits of iron and coal. 2. England had many reliable sources of water power. 3. Numerous colonies around the world around the world supplied England with abundant raw materials and provided an enormous market for England's goods.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
E. 1, 2, and 3
10. Working class women in the Industrial Revolution...
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A. Worked in domestic service, textile factories, and piece workshops.
B. Did not work in coal mines because they were considered too 'dangerous' for women.
C. No longer had to take care of domestic chores and bringing up children.
D. Received the same wages as men.
E. Mostly enjoyed their new level of independence.
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