Topic 5.7 · c. 1750–1900

Economic Developments and Innovations in the Industrial Age

Industrial economies expanded capitalism, banking, and mass production. Owners, workers, and consumers experienced these changes differently.

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Industrial economies expanded capitalism, banking, and mass production. Owners, workers, and consumers experienced these changes differently.

Example 1corporations

Corporations brought together capital to operate large businesses.

Example 2factories

Factories concentrated labor, machinery, and production under one roof.

Example 3global markets

Global markets connected industrial producers with distant suppliers and buyers.

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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions

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Question 01

Which example fits this clue? This example brought together capital to operate large businesses.

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Question 02

Which example fits this clue? This example concentrated labor, machinery, and production under one roof.

Select an answer to check your thinking.

Question 03

Which example fits this clue? This example connected industrial producers with distant suppliers and buyers.

Select an answer to check your thinking.

02 / Write with evidence

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How did industrialization change economic systems?

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Use two examples from the review.
Explain how the examples support your claim.

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Industrial economies expanded capitalism, banking, and mass production. Corporations brought together capital to operate large businesses. Factories concentrated labor, machinery, and production under one roof.

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corporations

Corporations brought together capital to operate large businesses.

factories

Factories concentrated labor, machinery, and production under one roof.

global markets

Global markets connected industrial producers with distant suppliers and buyers.

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