Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century
What was a significant result of the Agricultural Revolution in 18th-century Europe?
Abolition of serfdom throughout Europe.
Introduction of industrial machinery in farming.
Widespread urbanization across Europe.
Increase in population due to improved food production.
How did Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" shape economic philosophy during the Industrial Revolution?
It supported feudalistic societal structure without any change or development.
It argued for strict government regulation over all aspects of economy.
It advocated for free trade and laissez-faire economics, spurring the growth of capitalism.
It proposed that wealth should be equally distributed among all individuals in a society.
How would Europe’s colonial holdings be affected if Britain lost the Seven Years War?
British Industrial Revolution could be delayed without added wealth from colonies won in war.
Spain would've gained control over most of North America, strengthening their empire globally.
Napoleon may not have arisen as a powerful figure in French history without loss driving political change within France.
France might've retained more American territories, altering patterns of global colonization.
Which 18th century invention revolutionized the textile industry and largely contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Europe?
The cotton gin
The typewriter
The spinning jenny
The steam engine
Which 18th-century event directly influenced the fundamental principles of both the American and French Revolutions?
The Seven Years' War
Industrial Revolution
The Enlightenment
The Glorious Revolution
Whose music during the late-18th century exemplified high classical style which greatly influenced future generations of composers?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ludwig van Beethoven (early works)
Franz Schubert (early works)
Johann Sebastian Bach
When did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
Early 20th century
Early 17th century
Mid-19th century
Late 18th century

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What social group grew in influence during the Enlightenment due to their role spreading ideas through writing and discussion?
Soldiers
Intellectuals
Artisans
Landlords
What war marked Prussia's emergence as a major European power in the 18th century?
Seven Years' War
Franco-Prussian War
Russo-Turkish War
War of Austrian Succession
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that people are born good but corrupted by society?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Voltaire