HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Question
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was the driving force behind imperialism.
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weakened economic ties between nations
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Industrialized nations exploited their overseas colonies for slaves
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all choices are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Industrial Revolution affected economic relationships among nations by dividing the globe up into developed and developing countries. Developed countries have the ability to mass-produce goods and products by using mills and factories. Developing countries largely lack this technology.
Detailed explanation-2: -The industrial revolution was the force behind this New Imperialism, as it created not only the need for Europe to expand, but the power to successfully take and profitably maintain so many colonies overseas. The industrial revolution created the need for Europe to take over colonies around the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nations with the capacity and willingness to industrialize gained economic and political power and asserted their influence over others in the form of new imperialism promoted by ideas of nationalism. Nationalism also emerged in nations affected by imperialism, manifested in resistance and reaction.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Industrial Revolution shifted from an agrarian economy to a manufacturing economy where products were no longer made solely by hand but by machines. This led to increased production and efficiency, lower prices, more goods, improved wages, and migration from rural areas to urban areas.