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What is industrialization?
The process of transforming from an agrarian society to one based on manufacturing.
What is technological diffusion?
The spread of new technologies from one place to another.
Define defensive modernization.
Industrializing to protect traditions and sovereignty.
What is steam power?
Power generated by steam, used to drive machinery and transportation.
What is meant by 'state-driven' industrialization?
Industrialization led by the government, not private companies.
Define 'economic dominance shift'.
A change in which regions hold the most economic power.
What is infrastructure?
Basic physical and organizational structures needed for a society or enterprise to operate.
Define 'textile production'.
The manufacturing of cloth and woven fabrics.
What is meant by 'rapid adoption' in the context of industrialization?
Quickly adapting to and implementing new technologies.
What is a labor force?
The total number of workers available for employment.
What was the significance of German unification?
It boosted Germany into a major industrial power.
What was the impact of the Trans-Siberian Railroad?
It boosted economic growth in Russia.
What was the impact of the 1917 Russian Revolution?
It accelerated industrialization under a communist government.
What was the effect of steam power on production?
It increased factory output and improved transportation.
What was the impact of immigration boom on US industrialization?
Provided a large labor force for factories.
What happened in France post-war?
France focused on industrializing, particularly in textiles and metal.
What was the effect of industrialization on global trade?
Europe and the U.S. took control of most manufacturing.
What happened to economic power during industrialization?
It shifted from East Asia to Europe.
What was the effect of industrialization on shipbuilding in India and SE Asia?
These regions couldn't compete with industrialized nations, leading to decline.
What was the effect of industrialization on iron works in India?
These regions couldn't compete with industrialized nations, leading to decline.
Compare the industrialization of Japan and Russia.
Japan: Defensive modernization, rapid adoption. Russia: State-driven, focused on infrastructure. Both: Rapid industrialization, government involvement.
Compare industrialization in Western Europe and Russia.
Western Europe: Driven by private investment. Russia: Driven by government policies.
Compare the impact of industrialization on industrialized and non-industrialized nations.
Industrialized: Increased wealth and power. Non-industrialized: Economic decline and dependence.
Compare the roles of government in the industrialization of the US and Russia.
US: Less direct government control. Russia: Government-led industrialization.
Compare the initial focus of industrialization in France and Germany.
France: Textiles and metal. Germany: Coal and steel.
Compare the labor sources for industrialization in the US and Russia.
US: Immigration. Russia: Internal migration and serf labor.
Compare the speed of industrialization in Japan and France.
Japan: Rapid adoption. France: Delayed start.
Compare the reasons for industrialization in Great Britain and Japan.
Great Britain: Economic expansion. Japan: Defensive modernization.
Compare the impact of industrialization on traditional manufacturing in India and Egypt.
Both experienced decline due to competition from industrialized nations.
Compare the use of steam power in Europe and the United States.
Both used steam power to boost production and improve transportation.