世界历史—工业时代的生活英文版.pptVIP

The Industrial Revolution Spreads What industrial powers emerged in the 1800s? What impact did new technology have on industry, transportation, and communication? How did big business emerge in the late 1800s? New Industrial Powers Belgium became the first European nation outside Britain to industrialize. Germany united into a powerful nation in 1871. Within a few decades, it became Europe’s leading industrial power. The United States made rapid technological advances, especially after the Civil War. By 1900, American industry led the world in production. Japan industrialized rapidly after 1868. Canada, New Zealand, and Australia built thriving industries. Eastern and southern Europe industrialized more slowly. These nations lacked natural resources or the capital to invest. Centers of Industry Technology and Industry Advances in Transportation and Communication The Rise of Big Business New technologies required the investment of large amounts of money. To obtain capital, entrepreneurs sold stock, or shares in their companies, to investors. Large-scale companies formed corporations, businesses that are owned by many investors who buy shares of stock. Powerful business leaders created monopolies and trusts, huge corporate structures that controlled entire industries or areas of the economy. Sometimes a group of businesses joined forces and formed a cartel, an association to fix prices, set production quotas, or control markets. Section 1 Assessment Which of the following areas was the slowest to industrialize? a) the United States b) Japan c) Eastern Europe d) Australia What did Henry Bessemer invent? a) the light bulb b) the battery c) the combustion engine d) a process to produce stronger steel Want to connect to the World History link for this section? Click Here. Section 1 Assessment Which of the following areas w