... economic system used during the Industrial Revolution.
Then, briefly explain the important differences between these systems.
2. Briefly describe the scientific revolution and explain how it changed European societies. Give at least two specific historical examples to support your response.
3. In what way were socialist and communist ideas a response to the social and economic conditions that developed in Europe following the Industrial Revolution? Support your response with at least two examples from the course.
4. Briefly describe two important technological advancements that influenced the Industrial Revolution. How did these technologies contribute to social changes during the Industrial Revolution?
5. In a short paragraph, compare the political philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Then, in a second paragraph, explain how their ideas influenced different forms of government that developed around the world during and after the Enlightenment.
6. From 1500 through the early 1800s, Europe underwent a series of radical social, political, and economic changes. These included:
• The scientific revolution
• The Enlightenment
• The Industrial Revolution
Consider the causes and, most importantly, the long-term effects of each of these events. In a three- to five-paragraph essay, explain which event was the most important to world history, in your opinion. Your essay should provide historical evidence to support why this event had the most important political, economic, and social effects on Europe and the rest of the world. It should also include one paragraph explaining why the other two events are less important than the one you choose. Be sure that your essay contains a strong thesis statement that lays out your basic argument.
7. Imagine that you are a world-renowned British writer in the late 19th century. Two groups have approached you, each asking you to write a letter to the sultan, the head of the Ottoman Empire. One group wants you to convince the sultan that he should begin pushing the empire toward industrialization. The other group wants just the opposite: to convince the sultan to continue resisting the influence of the Industrial Revolution.
Since both groups are paying well, you decide to help both! Write two short letters to the leader of the Ottoman Empire. The first should provide convincing evidence that his country would benefit from industrialization. The other should warn him of the harm that will come to the Ottoman Empire if he decides to industrialize. The advice in each letter should be supported by evidence from the course