1. Industrialization Spreads
Notes #3
Mr. Barchetto

2. Industrialism Spreads from Britain
Industrial technologies travel from Britain to America, causing an industrial boom in the United States. Industrialization also spreads to continental Europe and contributes to the rise of imperialism.

3. Industrial Development in the United States
How was the US similar to Britain in regards to industrialization?
What event sparked Industrial growth in the United States?
The United States had:
Fast flowing rivers
Rich deposits of coal and iron
Large supply of laborers made up of farmers and immigrants.
War of Why?
Britain blockaded the US, trying to keep it from engaging in international business.
America was forced to use own resources to develop independent industries

4. Industrial Development in the United States p.729
How did Britain try to keep industrialization a secret? What measures did they go to ensure secrecy?
-Much like Britain industrialization in America began in the textile industry.
What was the significance of Samuel Slater to the American industrial revolution?
How did Francis Cabot Lowell revolutionize the American textile industry?

5. Later Industrial Expansion
The Northeast in the U.S. experienced much industrial growth in the early 1800s.
However, after the Civil War, in 1865, U.S. industry expanded even more.

6. The Steam Locomotive
What was the significance of the locomotive in the United States? P

7. How might the railroads have helped unify the country?
1840—3000 miles
1865—35,000 miles
1890—200,000 miles
How might the railroads have helped unify the country?
Through commerce, travel, exchange of ideas and information

8. Industrial Development in the United States
The Rise of Corporations
Stock—limited ownership rights for company, sold to raise money
Corporation—company owned by stockholders, share profits not debts
Large corporations attempt to control as much business as they can

9. Continental Europe Industrializes
Troubles in Continental Europe
Revolution and Napoleonic wars disrupted early 19th-century economy
Beginnings in Belgium
Belgium has iron ore, coal, water transportation
British workers smuggle in machine plans and start companies in 1799

10. Continental Europe Industrializes
Germany Industrializes
Political, economic barriers; but industry, railroads boom by mid-century
Expansion Elsewhere in Europe
Bohemia develops spinning; Northern Italy mechanizes silk textiles
Industrialization in France more measured; agriculture remains strong

11. The Impact of Industrialization
Rise of Global Inequality
Wealth gap widens; non-industrialized countries fall further behind
European nations, U.S., Japan exploit colonies for resources
Imperialism spreads due to need for raw materials, markets

12. The Impact of Industrialization
Transformation of Society
Europe and U.S. gain economic power
African and Asian economies lag, based on agriculture, crafts
Rise of middle class strengthens democracy, calls for social reform

13. Chapter 25 Section 3- “Life in a New England Factory”-primary source
Read primary source and answer both Questions on the back of the worksheet.