Which development had the most impact in the United States? In Continental Europe?
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The industrial development because it greatly increased production and raised the standards of living in both the United States and Europe.
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What early industries mechanized in the United States?
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The textile industry, clothing manufacture and shoemaking were the industries mechanized in the United States.
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Why did Belgium lead Europe in adopting industrialization?
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Because they had:
• Rich deposits of iron ore & coal
• Good water transportation
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How did the Industrial Revolution shift the world balance of power?
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It increased competition between industrialized nations and poverty in less developed nations. The industrialized countries used poor countries for raw materials and their manufactured products. This gave industrialized countries, such as Britain a great amount of economic power over other less developed countries.
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Why was Britain unable to keep industrial secrets away from other nations?
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People who wanted to earn profits elsewhere immigrated to other nations and shared industrial secrets with them.
Ex. Samuel Slater
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What was the most significant effect of the Industrial Revolution?
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The Industrial Revolution shifted the world balance of power between industrialized and nonindustrial countries leading to tremendous power and wealth.
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