Industrialization's Impact (1750-1900)
What impact did German migration have on agriculture in Eastern Europe during the late-18th and early-19th centuries?
The presence of German farmers suppressed local farming traditions causing a decline in crop diversity throughout Eastern Europe.
German migrants often introduced more advanced farming techniques which increased agricultural productivity.
German migrants typically purchased large estates that consolidated landholdings but did not change agricultural methods significantly.
They led primarily urban movements pushing for industrialization rather than focusing on rural farming improvements.
Which invention during the 1750-1900 period was particularly significant in promoting migration by increasing agricultural efficiency?
Steam Engine
Cotton Gin
Sewing Machine
Telegraph
What was a common effect of migration on social structures in many regions during the 19th century?
Elimination of class systems.
Decreased urbanization rates.
Increased ethnic and cultural diversity.
Uniform global language adoption.
What was one primary effect of Italian mass emigration between the late-19th and early-20th centuries on Argentina's society?
A substantial reduction in Italy's political influence within South America.
Increased tensions leading directly to restrictive nationality-based quotas there.
An eventual decrease in agricultural production due to workforce shortages in Argentina.
Expanded cultural diversity with lasting impacts on Argentine food, language, and customs.
What was one of the provisions targeting a particular group in the California Constitution of 1879?
Prohibited the Japanese from owning property
Seperating Asians and Caucasians in schools up to 12th grade
Prohibiting state and local governments from hiring Chinese
Banning all Chinese immigrants from entering California for 10 years
What practice did Japan adopt during the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912) with regards to its rapid industrialization and imperial expansions?
Utilization of private sector initiative without state intervention for industrial growth.
Focus on agricultural reforms rather than industry or military strengthening.
State-sponsored industrialization combined with aggressive foreign policy.
Maintenance of feudal structures and restrictions against modern technology and industry.
What major transportation development in the 19th century greatly facilitated global migration?
Bicycles
Steamships
Hot air balloons
Automobiles

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How did the migration of Irish populations during the Great Famine (1845-1849) principally influence economic systems in the United States?
It provided a surplus of labor that fueled industrial growth and urbanization.
It triggered significant investments in transatlantic shipping technologies.
It prompted immediate reforms in land ownership and tenant farming practices.
It led to an increased reliance on agrarian economies in urban areas.
What was a major consequence of the abolishment of slavery after the American Civil War?
Mass emigration of former slave owners to Europe
Sudden influx of Asian immigrants into Southern states
Large scale migration of newly freed African Americans to Northern states
Dramatic increase in Native American migration
Which factor primarily influenced Chinese migration movements during the late Qing dynasty's period of decline?
Government incentives encouraged Chinese citizens' relocation for diplomatic and trade expansion purposes.
Agricultural innovations within China reduced rural overpopulation pressures and decreased overseas migration.
Economic hardship and civil unrest prompted many Chinese individuals to seek opportunities abroad.
Widespread satisfaction with Qing reforms led most Chinese people to relocate internally rather than move abroad.