For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
enlightened despotism
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During the 1850s, __________ was a factor in forcing the Austrians to negotiate with Hungary.
A. loss of Russian support B. war with France C. defeat at the hands of Prussia D. concern about Ottoman claims
The main factor that promoted economic growth during the second industrial revolution from 1871 to 1914 was __________.
A. more skilled workers B. application of new technologies C. better business organization D. scientific management of the workplace
The term Parliament refers to
A) a two party system used to govern the finances and military of Germany. B) an assembly of the king of England and his appointed ministers, convened to decide on matters of state. C) the national representative assembly of England, with two chambers¾the House of Lords and the House of Commons¾whose approval the monarchy needed to impose new taxes. Its name literally meant "negotiation between the king and his subjects." D) the assembly of representatives from Italian city-states in matters of international trade and military action against France. E) a constituent assembly that held power in England over the monarch after the Glorious Revolution.
The tasking system provided slaves with a finite set of jobs which, if completed to satisfaction, would then allow the opportunity for other jobs for profit or cultivation of personal farm plots. What was the advantage of this for slaveholders?
a) Slaves worked to improve their own condition and may have been less likely to run away from this arrangement. b) Slaves earned their freedom and became part of the slaveholder’s household. c) This arrangement circumvented certain legal restrictions on slavery in the southern colonies. d) The tasking system was clearly more profitable than other forms of managing a plantation.