8.9 Flashcards

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Why was the period from 1850 to industrial revolution?

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The time period of the industrial revolution was from 1750 to 1914.

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Why did the industrial revolution first spread to belgium, among other countries?

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It spread to Belgium due to its large coal deposits.

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Why was france slower to join the industrial revolution?

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France was slower because of how it was dealing with its own French Revolution.

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Describe germany’s growth at this period?

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  1. Production grew on a massive scale. With this came the abundance of workers prepared to serve for low or medium like wages.
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What made USA’s rapid growth in industry and manufacturing possible?

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  1. The rapid growth of the USA’s industry and manufacturing was made possible due to all the railroads which were implemented/introduced during the industrial revolution.
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What was unique about Japans foreign policy for two centuries before 1853?

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  1. Japan’s trade policy was quite strict and simple before 1853, they didn’t import or export anything and kept their quiet and privacy to themselves.
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What happened in 1853 that opened Japan up to western influence and trade?

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  1. Japan was isolated for 200 years but then changed in 1853 due to Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States who sailed into the Tokyo Harbour and demanded trade concessions from the Japanese people.
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Which japanese goods became highly sought after overseas?

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  1. The main products/resources Japan started exporting were cotton and silk yearn which were highly sought over in other mainly western countries.
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In what way was the funding of the new British penal colony at Botany bay, linked to the industrial revolution in britain?

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  1. The main reason it was set up was for the lucrative fur trade for America. The Penal colony was strategically set up for that reason and was also there to trouble the Dutch in the East Indies and the Spanish in the Philippines.
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How soon were railway being built in Australian colonies?

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  1. Private companies were creating linked railways by the start of 1854 all along the Eastern Coast of Australia.
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What positive impacts did the gold rush have?

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  1. The positive effects of the gold rush in Australia were that Australia’s population grew largely, rapidly and that it boosted our economy. It also lead to the sprouting of a new national identity.
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What evidence was there in 1901 that the development of the colonies had been hectic and unplanned?

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  1. There was a food shortage and problems in people migrating and settling into Australia, Along side this was the confusion of each colony in general and how they worked.
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