Effects of Industrialization and Imperialism
WORLD HISTORY RESEARCH PAPER
Effects of Industrialization and Imperialism
Unit 6: Imperialism
World History Honors / Block #6
Due: April 16, 2013
Therefore, one must understand how throughout the times of Imperialism, and Industrial Revolution, aspects such as working conditions, population expansion and colonial enhancement prove why advancements were beneficial to the modern world in the long run. The Industrial Revolution marked a time in history when advancements in technology proceeded to transform the industries and lifestyle of Europeans. Between the steam engine for factories, to the telegraph for communication, the people of the time benefitted from the new progress in society. Factories began producing more products to keep up with the demand of the people. Recently, a population boom had been caused by an agricultural revolution. More available food and goods gave couples the confidence to grow larger families. However, as industries struggled to keep up with demand, they looked for an alternative. Nations needed more materials in order to spit more products out of their factories. Countries looked toward weaker countries such as India, China, and Africa to meet their needs for raw materials as well as new markets. Here, desired natural resources (such as gold on the “Gold Coast” of Africa) seemed easy to obtain. But in order for these civilizations to do what they wanted, Europe had to colonize these areas, exhibiting imperialism. Although this may appear crude, one must understand how throughout the times of the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism, aspects such as working conditions, population expansion and colonial enhancement prove why advancements were beneficial to the modern world in the long run. The Industrial Revolution was known to create the modern world in referral to the technology we have to offer today. Cell phones, flat screens, and tablets all wouldn’t have been possible if humans didn’t start somewhere.
Effects of Industrialization and Imperialism
Unit 6: Imperialism
World History Honors / Block #6
Due: April 16, 2013
Therefore, one must understand how throughout the times of Imperialism, and Industrial Revolution, aspects such as working conditions, population expansion and colonial enhancement prove why advancements were beneficial to the modern world in the long run. The Industrial Revolution marked a time in history when advancements in technology proceeded to transform the industries and lifestyle of Europeans. Between the steam engine for factories, to the telegraph for communication, the people of the time benefitted from the new progress in society. Factories began producing more products to keep up with the demand of the people. Recently, a population boom had been caused by an agricultural revolution. More available food and goods gave couples the confidence to grow larger families. However, as industries struggled to keep up with demand, they looked for an alternative. Nations needed more materials in order to spit more products out of their factories. Countries looked toward weaker countries such as India, China, and Africa to meet their needs for raw materials as well as new markets. Here, desired natural resources (such as gold on the “Gold Coast” of Africa) seemed easy to obtain. But in order for these civilizations to do what they wanted, Europe had to colonize these areas, exhibiting imperialism. Although this may appear crude, one must understand how throughout the times of the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism, aspects such as working conditions, population expansion and colonial enhancement prove why advancements were beneficial to the modern world in the long run. The Industrial Revolution was known to create the modern world in referral to the technology we have to offer today. Cell phones, flat screens, and tablets all wouldn’t have been possible if humans didn’t start somewhere.