Question 1

By the late nineteenth century, the distinction between the middle class and the lower class had completely disappeared.

Accepted Answer

The distinction between the middle class and the lower class still existed in the late nineteenth century. While there was some mobility between the two classes, they were still recognized as distinct social classes with different levels of wealth, education, and social status.

Question 2

The light bulb was invented independently by Thomas Edison and

Accepted Answer

Joseph Swan is credited with inventing the incandescent light bulb in the UK in 1878, while Thomas Edison independently developed and patented a similar design in the US in 1879. The other choices are not related to the invention of the light bulb.

Question 3

In the decades after 1870, most Western governments made elementary education mandatory through state-run systems.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. In the decades after 1870, most Western governments did make elementary education mandatory through state-run systems. This was a result of increased industrialization and a desire to create a more educated workforce.

Question 4

In a cartel

Accepted Answer

In a cartel, independent enterprises work together to control prices and fix production quotas. This allows them to reduce competition and increase profits. Cartels are often illegal, as they can lead to price fixing and other anti-competitive practices.

Question 5

Although the German Reichstag was elected on the basis of universal male suffrage, it had little power because government ministers were responsible to the emperor rather than the parliament.

Accepted Answer

This is true, as the German chancellor and government ministers were appointed by the emperor and did not have to answer to the Reichstag. The parliament had limited powers and was unable to effectively govern the country.

Question 6

In 1898, Spain defeated the United States in the Spanish-American War, hence breaking Cuba free from the United States.

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. In 1898, the United States defeated Spain in the Spanish-American War and as a result, Cuba was liberated from Spanish control. However, Cuba did not become independent from the United States until 1902.

Question 7

What type of new energy source powered the Second Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The Second Industrial Revolution was characterized by the widespread use of electricity as a new energy source, which powered new technologies and industries.

Question 8

The Second Industrial Revolution saw the advent of what new product?

Accepted Answer

The Second Industrial Revolution saw the widespread use and production of steel, which allowed for new innovations in construction and transportation. While textiles, coal, railroads, and factories were important during this time, the development of steel is considered one of the most significant advancements.

Question 9

Industrialization in Japan was the result of

Accepted Answer

Industrialization in Japan was largely the result of government planning and initiative, particularly during the Meiji Restoration period. The government implemented policies to modernize and industrialize Japan, including investing in infrastructure and technology, encouraging foreign investment, and supporting domestic industries. Private investment and initiative also played a role, but it was largely driven by government policies and support. European colonization and socialist planning on the Marxist model did not contribute significantly to Japan's industrialization, and while ambitious former samurai may have been involved in the process, it was not their individual efforts alone that led to Japan's rapid industrialization.

Question 10

After 1870, Britain regained its position as the industrial leader of Europe.

Accepted Answer

After 1870, Britain began to lose its position as the industrial leader of Europe to countries like Germany and the United States, which were rapidly industrializing and innovating.

Question 11

Between 1850 and 1900, Britain and Germany doubled, perhaps tripled, their national incomes, and real wages in Britain increased by two-thirds during that period.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. Britain and Germany experienced significant economic growth between 1850 and 1900, with their national incomes doubling or tripling during that period. In Britain, real wages also increased by two-thirds.

Question 12

Henry Ford revolutionized the car industry with the mass production of the

Accepted Answer

Henry Ford revolutionized the car industry with the mass production of the Model T, which was the first car that was affordable to the middle class. The Model T was also produced using the assembly line system, which greatly increased production speed and efficiency.

Question 13

Some socialists believed that Karl Marx was wrong in advocating violent revolution, arguing instead that forming political parties and participating in the democratic political process could achieve socialism.

Accepted Answer

Some socialists, particularly those who subscribed to the idea of democratic socialism, believed that peaceful political means could be used to bring about socialist reforms and attain socialist goals. They rejected Marx's advocacy for violent revolution as a means of overthrowing capitalism and establishing socialism. Instead, they emphasized the importance of working within existing legal and democratic institutions to build popular support, win elections, and push for socialist policies. Examples of democratic socialist parties include the Social Democratic Party in Germany, the Labour Party in the United Kingdom, and the Socialist Party in France.

Question 14

In most European countries, government and municipal authorities licensed and regulated prostitution.

Accepted Answer

Prostitution is legal and regulated in several European countries, such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. However, it is important to note that there are variations in the specific laws and regulations among European countries.

Question 15

Which one of the following was NOT a part of the emergence of the late nineteenth-century mass society?

Accepted Answer

The emergence of the late nineteenth-century mass society did not involve the diminishment of the conditions of the lower classes. In fact, it was characterized by the extension of voting rights, improved standard of living, and the growth of mass leisure and entertainment options.

Question 16

​France's defeat by Prussia in 1870 ended the Third Republic.

Accepted Answer

France's defeat by Prussia in 1870 did not end the Third Republic as it was established in 1870 after the fall of Napoleon III's Second Empire. The defeat did, however, lead to political instability and social unrest in France.

Question 17

The mass society of the late nineteenth century primarily benefited the middle classes, with the lower classes reaping few if any rewards.

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Question 18

The state that dominated the market for dyestuffs by 1900, controlling 90 percent of the market, was

Accepted Answer

Germany had become the leading producer of synthetic dyes by 1900, dominating 90 percent of the market. This was largely due to the efforts of German chemist Fritz Haber and his team, who developed new methods for synthesizing dyes in the late 19th century. This allowed Germany to surpass other European competitors such as France and Britain in the dyestuff industry.

Question 19

In the late nineteenth century, urban populations grew faster than the general population, despite the dramatic worsening of health and living conditions in cities.

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Question 20

The leading industrial power in Europe after 1870 was

Accepted Answer

Germany emerged as the leading industrial power in Europe after 1870 with its rapid industrialization and development of industries such as steel, chemicals, and electrical equipment.

Quiz 23: Mass Society in an Age of Progress, 1871-1894