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735-740 Draw conclusions from statistical data sets. Describe the process of industrialization in continental Europe. Quiz:. 2-3 sentence description. Directions:. Analyze the line graph “Railroad Track Laid” 1840-1900.
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735-740 • Draw conclusions from statistical data sets. • Describe the process of industrialization • in continental Europe.
Quiz: • 2-3 sentence description.
Directions: • Analyze the line graph “Railroad Track Laid” 1840-1900. • Study the other statistics and write a sentence for each that identifies a trend, theme, a conclusion or prediction about the Industrial Revolution. • NOTE: For #3 use the table on page 736…
Industrialization in Continental Europe Atlantic Ocean • In 1750 all European • countries were close in • their level of industry. • Belgium and the U.S. • followed Britain’s lead. • France showed only • gradual growth. • By 1913, Germany and • the U.S. were challenging • Britain’s lead. • As Europe industrialized, • non-western nations de- • industrialized.
Disadvantages of Continental Europe? • Napoleonic Wars devastated the European continent. • British goods were inexpensive. • Industrial enterprises required greater investments. • Workers lacked the technological skills of British workers.
What were the advantagesenjoyed by continental Europe? • Tradition of the “putting-out system. • Could “borrow” technology from Britain. • Strong independent governments. • UNTIL….1825 GB law forbade mechanics and artisans to leave. ….1843 GB declared the export of textile machinery illegal.
What agents brought about industrialization in Western Europe? • Talented artisans, entrepreneurs, mechanics did leave Britain. • William and John Cockrill (son) • Fritz Harkort • European governments provided financial help • Belgium granted funds to support RR construction • France used “tariff protection” • Prussia guaranteed bonds to build railroads • German nationalist Friedrich List promoted “Economic Nationalism” – “Zollverein”.
What agents brought about industrialization in Western Europe? • Talented artisans, entrepreneurs, mechanics did leave Britain. • William and John Cockrill (son) • Fritz Harkort • European governments provided financial help • Belgium granted funds to support RR construction • France used “tariff protection” • Prussia guaranteed bonds to build railroads • German nationalist Friedrich List promoted “Economic Nationalism” – “Zollverein”. • Creation of “limited liability corporations”.