Test on Major Historical Events and Revolutions

Question 1: The Constitution of 1787 granted all adult citizens the right to vote.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that under the Constitution of 1787, there were limitations on voting rights, specifically noting that 'man with property could vote, no woman,' which means not all adult citizens had the right to vote.

Question 2: According to the provided study materials, which of the following accurately describes the Articles of Confederation?

A. It was created in 1787 and established a federal system of government.

B. It was a kind of constitution, a document established in 1777.

C. It officially recognized the independence of the USA and set its borders.

D. It created the Continental Army led by George Washington.

Explanation: The study materials state: 'Articles of Confederation - 1777 (a kind of constitution, a document)'. Option 1 directly reflects this information. Option 0 describes the Constitution of 1787. Option 2 describes the Treaty of Paris. Option 3 describes an action of the Second Continental Congress.

Question 3: England possessed a stable political environment, including a constitutional monarchy and laws protecting rights and promoting freedom, which served as political preconditions for its Industrial Revolution.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state under 'situation in Britain' that 'a political preconditioners' included a 'stable political environment' and a 'constitutional monarchy' where 'parliament' created 'laws protecting rights of people' and 'laws promoting freedom'.

Question 4: Based on the provided study materials, which statements accurately describe the working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

A. Workers typically endured long shifts, ranging from 12-16 hours daily.

B. Employment of women and children as young as 6 years old was common.

C. Factories were generally well-ventilated, contributing to a healthy work environment.

D. Workers were often fired if they complained, were injured, or became sick.

Explanation: The study materials state that workers 'worked from 12-16 hours,' 'employment of women and children (from 6 yrs)' was common, and workers 'complained = fired, injured = fired, sick = fired.' It also mentions 'unventilated forms' leading to diseases, indicating that factories were not well-ventilated.

Question 5: During the 1820s and 1830s, secret societies like the Carbonari led rebellions in northern Italian towns.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that '1820s and 1830s - secret societies - eg. the Carbonari -> rebellions in towns in North (crushed down)'.