1. Industrialization Spreads
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Industrialization Spreads

2. America Begins to Industrialize
British blockade during War of 1812 forces U.S. to become self-sufficient
Textile industry first to industrialize
Britain forbids engineers, mechanics, & toolmakers to leave the country
Some sneak out and begin life in U.S.

3. America Begins to Industrialize
Women leave rural towns to work in factories
Higher wages & gain independence
Watched closely to ensure proper behavior
Railroads expand industrialization through out U.S.

4. Business Changes Corporation = business owned by stockholders
Monopolies form
Andrew Carnegie (steel)
John D. Rockefeller (oil)
J.P. Morgan (bought failing companies)

5. International Impact
Industrialization increases need for raw materials
Non-industrialized countries were not viewed as equal
Need for raw materials encourages colonization & imperialism
Asia & Africa still based in agriculture