Causes and Effects of Industrialization
10th Grade · Social Studies · 39 min
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the causes and consequences of industrialization.
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The Industrial Revolution was enabled by key technologies such as the steam engine, electrification, and the telegraph.
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Industrialization led to increased demand for raw materials and new markets to sell finished goods, fueling imperialism and colonization.
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Technological advancements like steamships, railroads, and the telegraph allowed European powers to project military and political power across the globe, facilitating control over distant territories.
