Kelly- Population Explosion Quiz

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The process of employing landless proletarians in which the merchant put out raw materials to workers who processed them in their homes and returned the finish product was called (p. 649)

The putting out system
Mercantilism
The Panic of 1714
Economic liberalism

Correct Answer

A. The putting out system

Explanation

The correct answer is the putting out system. This system, also known as the domestic system or the cottage industry, involved merchants providing raw materials to workers who would then process them in their own homes. The finished products would be returned to the merchants for sale. This system allowed for increased production and efficiency, as well as providing employment opportunities for landless workers.

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3.

Which of the following caused the demographic crisis? (p. 637)

Famine
Disease
War
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

The demographic crisis was caused by a combination of famine, disease, and war. Famine led to widespread hunger and malnutrition, resulting in a decline in population. Disease outbreaks further exacerbated the crisis, as the lack of proper healthcare and sanitation led to high mortality rates. Additionally, war caused displacement, destruction, and loss of life, contributing to the decline in population. Therefore, all three factors - famine, disease, and war - played a role in causing the demographic crisis.

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4.

What was one reason for the putting out system's growth? p. 640

Peasants staged successful revolts for higher wages, causing more peasants to get involved in the putting out system
Production in the countryside was well regulated
Underemployed labor was abundant
Merchants instituted rigid guild standards

Correct Answer

A. Underemployed labor was abundant

Explanation

The reason for the putting out system's growth was that underemployed labor was abundant. This means that there were a lot of people who were not fully employed or had spare time available for work. This allowed for the expansion of the putting out system, where merchants would give raw materials to rural households to be processed or manufactured at home. The availability of underemployed labor meant that there were enough people willing to take on this work and contribute to the growth of the system.

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5.

Throughout most of history, the most populated industry had been: (p. 641)

Textiles
Sugar
Cotton
Tobacco

Correct Answer

A. Textiles

Explanation

Throughout most of history, the textile industry has been the most populated industry. This is because textiles have been a basic necessity for humans for thousands of years, with people needing clothing for protection and warmth. Textiles were also used for various purposes such as trade, cultural expression, and social status. The production of textiles required a large workforce, including spinners, weavers, dyers, and tailors, making it a highly populated industry. Additionally, the demand for textiles has consistently remained high, ensuring its continued prominence throughout history.

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6.

Which family member did the majority of the work in the cottage indrustry? (p. 642)

Mother
Father
Children
Each member helped in the work to make the cottage industry a family enterprise

Correct Answer

A. Each member helped in the work to make the cottage industry a family enterprise

Explanation

In a cottage industry, the majority of the work was done by each member of the family. This means that all family members contributed to the work, making it a collaborative effort and a family enterprise. The question does not specify any specific family member who did the majority of the work, indicating that it was a collective responsibility.

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7.

Which of the following did not contribute much to reducting the death rate in the 1700's? (p. 638)

Elimination of the Bubonic Plague
Improvements in the water supply and sewerage
Medical knowledge advances
Better efforts to store food and protect against famine

Correct Answer

A. Medical knowledge advances

Explanation

Medical knowledge advances did contribute to reducing the death rate in the 1700's. This is because medical knowledge advances led to the discovery of new treatments, surgical techniques, and preventive measures, which improved the overall healthcare system and increased the chances of survival for individuals. These advancements included the development of vaccinations, the understanding of the importance of hygiene, and the introduction of new surgical procedures. Therefore, medical knowledge advances played a significant role in reducing the death rate during this period.

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8.

Where did rural manufacturing appear first? (p. 640)

Germany
France
The Low Countries
England

Correct Answer

A. England

Explanation

Rural manufacturing appeared first in England.

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9.

Select the true statement below (p. 636)

People before the eighteenth century married young
People before the eighteenth century had large families
The total population of Europe before the eighteenth century grew rather fast
The Black Death caused a drop in prices and created a labor shortage

Correct Answer

A. The Black Death caused a drop in prices and created a labor shortage

Explanation

The Black Death caused a drop in prices and created a labor shortage. This is because the Black Death, which occurred in the 14th century, resulted in the death of a significant portion of the population in Europe. This led to a decrease in the labor force, creating a shortage of workers. As a result, wages increased and prices dropped due to the reduced supply of goods and services.

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10.

What was NOT a disadvantage of the cottage industry? (p. 642-643)

Cottage workers would finish early, then slack off for a few days
Constant need for thread
Spinsters were difficult to find
Rural labor was hard to control

Correct Answer

A. Spinsters were difficult to find

Explanation

The cottage industry had various disadvantages, but one of them was not the difficulty in finding spinsters. Spinsters were unmarried women who were often employed in the cottage industry as spinners. They played a crucial role in producing thread, which was an essential component of cottage industry production. However, the other options mentioned in the question, such as workers slacking off, the constant need for thread, and the challenge of controlling rural labor, were all valid disadvantages of the cottage industry.

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Kelly- Population Explosion Quiz

Choose the statement that describes a typical rural worker's (p. 641)

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The process of employing landless proletarians in which the merchant put out raw materials to workers who processed them in their homes and returned the finish product was called (p. 649)

Which of the following caused the demographic crisis? (p. 637)

What was one reason for the putting out system's growth? p. 640

Throughout most of history, the most populated industry had been: (p. 641)

Which family member did the majority of the work in the cottage indrustry? (p. 642)

Which of the following did not contribute much to reducting the death rate in the 1700's? (p. 638)

Where did rural manufacturing appear first? (p. 640)

Select the true statement below (p. 636)

What was NOT a disadvantage of the cottage industry? (p. 642-643)