Impact of Industrialization on Non-Industrialized Countries
New patterns of global trade and production developed: a global economy developed because industrialists sought raw materials new markets
Need for raw materials & food supply for growing population in urban centers = growth of export economies Specializing in mass producing single natural resources For example…
Guano in Peru & Chile
The road to Imperialism Rapid increases in productivity caused by industrial production = Industrialized states to seek out new consumer markets Need for specialized metals (gold & silver) & demand for diamonds = Development of extensive mining centers South Africa – gold and diamond mines Main reason for European interest
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