https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji Unit 5 level 4 (My source for this all is the textbook) en-us 2020-10-07 17:33:15 UTC 2021-05-15 03:55:57 UTC hello@padlet.com mschachter051_1 https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514600877 The industrialization began in Britain. It stemmed from the creation of several inventions which allowed for increased productivity and production. Prior to industrialization, a vast majority of British families were located in rural areas where they almost solely produced their own crops and crafted their own clothing (with materials harvested locally). But, because of the commercial revolution and increased maritime trade britain had gained access to indian cotton which was a hot commodity at the time. The local materials used for clothing, wool and flax, could not be accessed at the same rate the cotton could be shipped in. In an effort to compete with the south asian cotton the cottage industry began which was the precursor to industrialization. The cottage industry as made up of american cotton being given to women to be spun in their homes. However, this system was too slow for the liking of investors and that led to the industrialization in an effort to speed up these processes through the use of new technology and innovations. Factories were made and within them their were machines such as spinning jennys and water frames which created cloth quicker and made the cottage system obsolete because of the efficiency resulting from the mechanization. Environmental advantages were a key reason why britain was able to be the first to industrialize. They were conveniently located along the atlantic which allowed for easy importing and exporting. Britain was lucky to be rich in coal. Coal was a valuable resource that could be used to power steam engines for power and separate iron from ore which increased building capabilities. Because of its importance, there was major growth occurring in british cities surrounding areas high in coal which is a part of urbanization. The british also were able to extract resources like timber wood from their colonies which allowed them to industrialize even more. The abundant rivers in britain also assisted in industrialization in terms of ability to transport materials and finished goods cheaply. They had a strong fleet of ships for naval purposes as well as for the transportation of goods and products which allowed for mass imports of raw materials to use. Britain also offered business owners legal guarantees and rights to their own business which insured them that they would not be taken over by others which were not present in other areas. There was an increased production in terms of agriculture which led to both the ability to support more people and the need for fewer farmers (which led to further urbanization with former farmers on a search for new factory jobs. Because of Britains hightened production of cotton and other goods, they shot above the capability of Indian and middle eastern goods. They were also a major player in the second industrialization which focused more on steel, chemicals, precision machinery, and electronics than textiles steam power and iron.]]> 2021-05-11 17:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514600877 mschachter051_1 https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514602455 At the time of industrialization germany was split into several small states because of a political fragmentation within the country. This delayed the initial start of industrialization. Once Germany became unified (and trade barriers were abolished) in the year 1871 it sky rocketed in terms of production and surpassed other countries and became the leading manufacturer of both coal and steel. By 1900 germany became the biggest industrial economy in the continent. Germany is known for the rapid pace of their industrialization which can be credited to its railways (which improved transportation of resources), education (teaching citizens sciences to lead to future technological innovations), urge to prepare to combat threats, natural resources (ex. coal and iron), population (with more people moving there the economy was booming and with higher yields more people could be supported), and Bismarck who unified the country and stabilized the economy. They were also a major player in the second industrialization which focused more on steel, chemicals, precision machinery, and electronics than textiles steam power and iron.]]> 2021-05-11 17:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514602455 mschachter051_1 https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514608005 Industrialization in the U.S began in the 1800s. By the 1900s the us was a major industrial force ahead of many other countries all over the world. The United States's success in their industrialization was very much due to its human capital meaning work force. Political disruptions and changes around the world as well as mass poverty made immigration to the united states popular and heavily prevalent, especially from europe and east asia. These mass quantities of immigrants along with a mass amount of migrants from rural areas provided the labor force for the factories. The conditions in factory were extremely poor and child labor was exploited. They were also a major player in the second industrialization which focused more on steel, chemicals, precision machinery, and electronics than textiles steam power and iron.]]> 2021-05-11 17:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514608005 mschachter051_1 https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514609753 Japan was the first country to industrialize in asia despite them having the least contact with europe in the previous centuries. In the mid 1800s japan went through modernization and industrialization for defensive reasons because of outside forces which is known as the meiji restoration. It took on the use of technology and processes from both europe and the united states in order for them to be able to shield and protect their native culture. Through using knowledge from these western influences strengthened and expanded its military and economy solely to maintain tradition. Towards the end of the 19th century japan stepped forward as a leading world power. Japan sought out western innovations in an effort to become equal to western countries. Japan industrialized at record speeds within less than half of a century. From 1600 to 1854 japan was isolated from the rest of the world, but imperial powers were eager to trade in japan and wanted to stop there to refuel on trips to places like china. They were threatened by other countries force that they granted permission for them to trade and they believed that advancing based on the example set for them by the rest of the world was necessary for security. They abolished feudalism and adopted a constitutional monarchy, provided citizens equal treatment under the law and only just punishments, reorganized the military, building a new navy, a new school system that zooms in specifically on technology, building of railroads and roads, and lastly took advantage of the economic opportunities of industrialization from selling sake, tea, silk, weaponry, and ship building. In taking on these processes they also took on the abuses and cruelty that can be seen in factory conditions.]]> 2021-05-11 17:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514609753 mschachter051_1 https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514614960 Despite it being located directly beside europe, the ottoman empire missed the industrialization memo. At this time there was corruption which led to decline and unrest resulting from nationalism within such a diverse empire. Other European countries, especially russia, were extremely interested in striking while the iron was hot and taking over this land from the declining empire. They dismantled the empire after the first world war and it was left as turkey and a few separate other nations. Because of over expansion and no effort to modernize, there were palace coups, less trade, and worse and less powerful leadership in the 1800s. The ottomans stuck to old labor practices which ultimately led to their falling behind and ultimate demise.]]> 2021-05-11 17:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mschachter051_1/d5r95gt8kenwuiji/wish/1514614960