Unit 5.4: Industrialization Spreads

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to the spread of industrialization beyond Britain, including the effects of tariffs, the role of human capital, and specific historical events and entities.

Industrialization

The process of developing industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Human Capital

The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population.

Trans-Siberian Railroad

A network of railways that connects Moscow to the Pacific Ocean, enhancing transport and trade in Russia.

Tariffs

Taxes imposed by a government on imported goods, designed to restrict trade.

British East India Company

A company that traded with the East Indies and controlled significant parts of India from 1757 to 1858.

Industrialization in Japan

Japan's industrial growth initiated as a defensive measure against external cultural influences.

Decline in Textile Production

Reduction in textile output in Egypt and India due to competition from British textiles and tariffs.