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Noble, Western Civilization: The Continuing Experiment, 4e
Thomas F. X. Noble, University of Virginia
Barry S. Strauss, Cornell University
Duane J. Osheim, University of Virginia
Kristen B. Neuschel, Duke University
William B. Cohen, Indiana University
David D. Roberts, University of Georgia
Rachel G. Fuchs, Arizona State University
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Chapter 23:
The Age of Optimism, 1850 - 1880
Review Questions
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Compare and contrast the first and second industrial revolutions. How did
each affect the quality of life of average workers?
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How did industrialization contribute the growth of the middle class? What
role did the middle class play in late-nineteenth century politics?
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What steps did city planners and officials take to deal with the problems of growing cities? How effective were they?
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Describe the evolution of the role of the state in European society in the
second half of the nineteenth century. How would you explain the trends you
note?
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Why did so many European Christians denounce Darwin's theories? How were
his theories misused by social Darwinists?
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What place did religion have in late-nineteenth century European life? Was
religion "under attack"?
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