1. Industrialization Spreads 9.3

2. 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

3. 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

4. Impact of Napoleon’s Wars
DELAYED INDUSTRIALIZATION
Halted Trade
Interrupted Communication
Caused Inflation
Political Instability
Drained Resources

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!