Belgium industrialized early using coal and textile production.
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Topic 5.4 · c. 1750–1900
Industrialization Spreads in the Period from 1750 to 1900
New production methods spread unevenly beyond Britain. States and entrepreneurs adapted industrial techniques to local conditions.
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What to know
New production methods spread unevenly beyond Britain. States and entrepreneurs adapted industrial techniques to local conditions.
Germany expanded heavy industry and rail networks during the nineteenth century.
The United States built large factories and transport systems.
Japan's Meiji leaders promoted rapid state-led industrial growth.
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01 / Multiple choice · 4 questions
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Question 01
Which example fits this clue? This example industrialized early using coal and textile production.
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Question 02
Which example fits this clue? This example expanded heavy industry and rail networks during the nineteenth century.
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Question 03
Which example fits this clue? The United States built large factories and transport systems.
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Question 04
Which example fits this clue? This example's Meiji leaders promoted rapid state-led industrial growth.
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02 / Write with evidence
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Why did some regions industrialize faster than others?
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- Use two examples from the review.
- Explain how the examples support your claim.
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New production methods spread unevenly beyond Britain. Belgium industrialized early using coal and textile production. Germany expanded heavy industry and rail networks during the nineteenth century.
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Belgium
Belgium industrialized early using coal and textile production.
Germany
Germany expanded heavy industry and rail networks during the nineteenth century.
United States
The United States built large factories and transport systems.
Japan
Japan's Meiji leaders promoted rapid state-led industrial growth.
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