Industrialization Spreads 9.3
1) Favorable Conditions in US & GB Location & Geography Water power Harbors These reasons = Northeast Region of US Political Stability Natural Resources Iron ore Coal Vast Labor Supply
2) Factors leading to Expansion in United States Mostly in NE early 1800’s After Civil War - Technological Boom Electric Light Bulb Telephone Urban Population = Consumers Railroad Corporations Available Capital
Impact of Napoleon’s Wars DELAYED INDUSTRIALIZATION Halted Trade Interrupted Communication Caused Inflation Political Instability Drained Resources
Industrial Expansion Throughout Europe –Early 1800’s Regionally vs by Country Depended on specialty of a region. (page 265) Social Structures – not open to new ways Geographically – features = barrier A-H mountains Spain lacked both good roads & waterways for canals
Shift in the World Balance of Power Widened the gap between industrialized and non-industrialized nations Paved the way for imperialism b/c of the need for: NEW MARKETS NATURAL RESOURCES
Benefits to Society despite the early hardships of urban workers Daily Life Life Expectancy Populations, Health, & Wealth all increased Development of a middle class created opportunities for education and democratic participation. Greater democratic participation will lead to social reforms!