Industrialization and Imperialism

Industrialization A period of technological advancement and social change Began in great Britain in the 1700’s and spread to other countries in Europe In the 1800’s the Industrial Revolution spread to the U.S. and other parts of the world Industrial Revolution began because of scientific and technological changes in the textile industry – Good manufactured in a factory assembly line can be made quickly and in a uniform way.

Economic effects Rise of factories and cities Changes in business structure to become bigger Modern farming methods needed fewer people to work the farms and could grow more produce Improved railroads and communication system

Social Effects Fewer people worked on farms More people worked in factories Urban(city) areas grew Cities became crowded and polluted Caused a large movement of people from rural to urban areas Increased immigrants

Political Effects In the U.S. in the 1800’s poor working conditions led to the growth of labor unions Populism and progressivism movements to make reforms – Child labor – Cleaner and safer cities – Public schooling – Conservation of environment

Imperialism Reasons for Imperialism – Economics New markets Raw materials – Social Christianity Language Way of life – Political Power over rival nations

Global Impact of Imperialism Japan became a modernized in its industry and military Chinese Political and Social Reforms Exploitation of African resources United States becomes a world power – Gained territory from Spanish American War – Colonized in far East, South Pacific, Caribbean and Central America

Perspective of Colonizers Believed that their society would be better for the colonized Wanted to educate people in their language, way of life and religion Instituted new governments in the colonies

Perspective of the ones Colonized Sense of inferiority and anger Loss of freedom and self-determination Become the labor to produce raw materials