Question

What is meant by Bretton Woods Agreement? Or Industrialization brought a big change in social structure. Do you agree? Justify. Or "Woodblock print came to Europe after 1295". Give any three reasons to explain the statement.

Answer 1

The Bretton Woods Conference was held in July 1944 at Bretton Woods in New Hampshire, USA. Under this conference, Bretton Woods Agreement was passed. Under this agreement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), popularly known as the World Bank were established to preserve global economic stability and full employment in the industrialised world. The IMF and the World Bank are referred to as the Bretton Woods Institutions.
Or
Yes, I do agree wish the statement considering the following points
(i) Industrialization forced the workers to migrate from rural areas to cities.
(ii) It encouraged spirit of individualism among both men and women, and a freedom from the collective values that were a feature of smaller rural communities.
(iii) It widened the gap between rich and poor.
Or
The three reasons woodblock print carne to Europe after 1295 are as follows
(i) Paper reached Europe through the Silk Route in the 11th century.
(ii) In 1295, Marco Polo, a great explorer, returned to Italy after many years of exploration in China. lie brought with him the knowledge of woodblock printing.
(iii) Italy began producing woodblocks and soon the technology spread to other parts of Europe.