Industrialization Spreads, 1750 to 1900

Sophie Anderson
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#Global Industrialization: A Night-Before Review 🚀
Hey, future AP World History master! Let's make sure you're feeling awesome about global industrialization. We're gonna break it down, connect the dots, and get you ready to rock that exam. Let's dive in!
#🌍 Industrialization Spreads Beyond Great Britain
#Why Did Industrialization Spread? 🤔
- Economic and Political Benefits: Countries saw how industrialization boosted economies and power.
- Technological Diffusion: New tech spread, but not always evenly.
#The Big Players 🌎
#France 🇫🇷
- Delayed Start: Post-war, France focused on industrializing.
- Key Areas: Focused on textile and metal production.
#Germany 🇩🇪
- Unification Boost: Became a major industrial power after unification.
- Coal and Steel: Leaders in these crucial industries.
#United States 🇺🇸
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Immigration Boom: Large labor force from Europe and Asia.
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Rapid Growth: Became a leading industrial power by 1900. - Northeast Focus: Factories concentrated in the northeastern states.
#Russia 🇷🇺
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State-Driven: Government led industrialization, not private companies.
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Trans-Siberian Railroad: Massive infrastructure project to boost growth. 🚂
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Political Shift: Communist government (1917) accelerated industrialization.
#Japan 🇯🇵
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Defensive Modernization: Industrialized to protect its traditions and sovereignty.
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Rapid Adoption: Quick to adapt to new technologies.
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Education Focus: Highly literate population helped with tech adoption.
Remember "F.U.R.J" to recall the countries that followed Great Britain in industrialization: France, United States, Russia, and Japan. This helps you keep the order of industrialization in mind.
Caption: The Trans-Siberian Railroad, a key infrastructure project that drove Russian industrialization.
#🏭 Production Disparities: Winners and Losers
#Steam Power's Impact 💨
- Increased Output: Steam-powered factories boosted production.
- Faster Transport: Steamships improved trade and travel.
- Global Shift: Europe and the U.S. took control of most manufacturing.
#Decline of Traditional Manufacturing 📉
- Middle East and Asia: Continued production but lagged behind.
- Competition: Couldn't compete with industrialized nations.
- Affected Industries: Shipbuilding (India, SE Asia), iron works (India), textiles (India, Egypt).
#Economic Dominance Shift 🌍
- Fossil Fuel Energy: Key factor in Europe's rise.
- East to West: Economic power shifted from East Asia to Europe.
Many students forget that while countries like India and Egypt continued to produce goods, their output was dwarfed by the industrialized nations, leading to economic decline.
#🎯 Final Exam Focus
#Key Topics to Review
- Spread of Industrialization: Focus on the specific factors and methods used by the US, Russia, and Japan.
- Technological Innovations: Understand the impact of steam power and other key inventions.
- Economic Shifts: Be clear on how industrialization changed global trade and manufacturing.
- Regional Disparities: Know the impact on non-industrialized countries.
#Common Question Types
- Multiple Choice: Expect questions on the causes and effects of industrialization, as well as comparisons between different countries.
- Short Answer Questions (SAQs): Be ready to explain the reasons for industrialization in specific countries, and analyze the consequences of industrialization on global trade.
- Free Response Questions (FRQs): You might be asked to compare the industrialization processes of different countries or to analyze the impact of industrialization on global power dynamics.
#Last-Minute Tips
- Time Management: Don't spend too long on any one question. Move on and come back if you have time.
- Read Carefully: Make sure you understand what the question is asking before you start writing.
- Stay Calm: You've got this! Take a deep breath and trust your preparation. 🧘
When tackling FRQs, remember to use specific historical evidence to support your arguments. Focus on the 'why' and 'how' behind the events, not just the 'what'.
#📝 Practice Questions
Practice Question
#Multiple Choice Questions
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Which of the following was a major factor in the rapid industrialization of the United States in the late 19th century? (A) Government-controlled industries (B) A large influx of immigrants providing cheap labor (C) Lack of access to natural resources (D) Strict regulations on factory production
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Unlike industrialization in Western Europe, the process in Russia was primarily driven by: (A) Private investment and entrepreneurship (B) Government policies and investments (C) Labor unions and worker movements (D) Agricultural reforms and land redistribution
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Which of the following best describes the impact of industrialization on global manufacturing output? (A) A more even distribution of manufacturing across the globe (B) A significant increase in manufacturing output in East Asia (C) A shift in dominance from East Asia to Europe and the United States (D) A decrease in global manufacturing due to new technologies
#Short Answer Question
Explain ONE way in which the industrialization of Japan differed from the industrialization of Russia. Then, explain ONE way in which the industrialization of Japan was similar to the industrialization of Russia.
#Free Response Question
Analyze the social and economic effects of industrialization on both industrialized and non-industrialized nations between 1750 and 1900. Scoring Breakdown:
- Thesis (1 point): Presents a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a line of reasoning.
- Contextualization (1 point): Describes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt.
- Evidence (2 points): Provides specific examples of social and economic effects of industrialization in both industrialized and non-industrialized nations.
- Analysis and Reasoning (2 points): Analyzes the effects of industrialization, explaining the connections between evidence and the argument.
- Complexity (1 point): Demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the topic by considering diverse perspectives or counterarguments.
Alright, you've got this! Go get 'em! 🌟
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