5.4 Industrialization spread

Cards (34)

  • Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
    Britain
  • What system was replaced by industrialization in cotton manufacture?
    The British cottage industry system
  • How did industrialized Britain affect the global cotton market?
    It replaced Indian and Middle Eastern goods
  • Which countries followed Britain in industrialization?
    Belgium, France, Germany, Russia, Japan
  • What characteristics did countries need to industrialize like Britain?
    Capital, natural resources, and water transportation
  • What limited labor availability for factories in France?
    Sparsely populated urban centers
  • What events delayed the Industrial Revolution in France?
    The French Revolution and subsequent wars
  • When did Germany unify, leading to rapid industrialization?
    1871
  • What was a key factor in the U.S. industrial success?
    Human capital (the workforce)
  • What contributed to the labor force in the United States during industrialization?
    Immigrants and rural migrants
  • What were the main agricultural products for trade in the 19th century?
    • Wheat: Russia, Britain
    • Rubber: Brazilian Amazon
    • Palm Oil: West Africa, Indonesia
    • Sugar: Caribbean Islands, Brazil
    • Cattle and Hogs: United States, Ireland, Argentina
    • Cotton: United States
  • How many miles of railroad did Russia have by 1900?
    More than 36,000 miles
  • What was the significance of the Trans-Siberian Railroad?
    It connected Moscow to the Pacific Ocean
  • What industries developed in Russia alongside the railroad?
    Coal, iron, and steel industries
  • What was Japan's approach to modernization in the mid-19th century?
    Defensive modernization
  • How did Japan maintain its traditional culture during modernization?
    By adapting Western technology and institutions
  • What was the impact of British colonization on Indian shipbuilding?
    It suffered due to mismanagement and leadership
  • How did British tariffs affect India's mineral production?
    They led to a decline in mining
  • What was the Arms Act of 1878's effect on India?
    Restricted access to minerals and firearms
  • What happened to most mines in Rajasthan by the early 19th century?
    They were abandoned
  • What was the state of India's mining and metalworking after British rule ended?
    Practically nonexistent until the early 20th century
  • How did British colonization affect textile production in India?
    It undermined the profitability of Indian textiles
  • What happened to Egypt's textile industry by the mid-19th century?
    It lost its export and domestic markets
  • What are key terms related to the economy in the study material?
    • Railroads
    • Trans-Siberian Railroad
    • Manufacturing
    • Human capital
    • Company rule
  • What is the name of the railroad that spans across Siberia?
    Trans-Siberian Railroad
  • What are the key agricultural products for trade in the nineteenth century?
    • Wheat
    • Rubber
    • Palm Oil
    • Sugar
    • Cattle and Hogs
    • Cotton
  • Which country is associated with wheat production for trade?
    Russia and Britain
  • Where is rubber primarily produced for trade?
    Brazilian Amazon
  • Which regions are known for palm oil production?
    West Africa and Indonesia
  • What agricultural product is associated with the Caribbean Islands and Brazil?
    Sugar
  • Which country is known for producing cattle and hogs for trade?
    United States, Ireland, Argentina
  • What products does Britain import related to cattle and hogs?
    Meat
  • Which country is primarily associated with cotton production?
    United States
  • What industry in Britain is linked to cotton?
    Textiles