5.4 Industrialization Spreads - AP World

France and Industrialization

This country’s urban centers populated largely, limiting labor for factories. The Revolution they had also delayed processes for industries

Germany and Industrialization

This country was already fragmented into small states, delaying industrialization. However, in the late 19th century, it largely began producing steel and coal

The United States and Industrialization

This country had a great start in the 19th century. They were a leading force of industry, using human capital (workforce) for success in economy. Poverty had also brought immigrants to this country and they provided perfect labor

Russia and Industrialization

This country began mainly with railroads and exports. Their Trans-Siberian Railroad searched from Moscow to the Pacific, allowing them to trade with East Asian states. Their mineral industries developed from these and they became the fourth largest producer of steel

Japan and Industrialization

This was the first Asian country to industrialize, even if they had the least contact with Europe in 17th. They went through defensive modernization in 19th, gradually adapting western tech to protect their culture

Shipbuilding

This process saw a resurgence in India due to political alliances between India and western countries. However, it struggled since Britain’s colonization did not manage resources properly

Iron Works

This was in India, affected by Britain again. Company rule was the period of the East India Company controlling India, closing mines because they thought India was getting ammunition for arms

Textiles

These were produced both in India and Egypt. The mills in India undermined Britain’s mills. Britain’s mills pressured them in India to impose a five percent tax on 80 mills in Bombay. In Egypt, they exported carpets and silks to Europe