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Why was industrialization slow in most of Europe?
Most regions in Europe lacked access to waterways, which were essential for internal and external trade. The regions had plenty of natural resources but they were inaccessible, which slowed their progress towards industrialization.
Which European country was the slowest last to industrialize?
Why was Russia Slow to Industrialize?
| Year | 1840 | 1860 |
|---|---|---|
| Kilometers | 26 | 1590 |
What slowed down industrialization in Germany?
What factors slowed industrialization in Germany? Germany was politically divided in the early 1800s. Economic isolation and scattered resources hampered countrywide industrialization.
What was the biggest motivator for European imperialism in the 1800s?
In the late 1800’s, economic, political and religious motives prompted European nations to expand their rule over other regions with the goal to make the empire bigger. The Industrial Revolution of the 1800’s created a need for natural resources to fuel the newly invented machinery and transportation.
Why did Germany industrialize so quickly?
In Germany the central government’s role was greater than it had been in Great Britain. This was partly because the German government wanted to hasten the process and catch up with British industrialization. In Germany, early industrialisation was led by Bismarck (one man focused) which was not the case with Britain.
Why did it take longer for Germany to industrialize?
In Germany, industrialization was also slow, due to the region being divided into several independent states rather than a unified country, but Germany eventually became a global leader in chemical research in industrial and university labs.
Where did industrialization first begin in Europe?
Britain
This process began in Britain in the 18th century and from there spread to other parts of the world. Although used earlier by French writers, the term Industrial Revolution was first popularized by the English economic historian Arnold Toynbee (1852–83) to describe Britain’s economic development from 1760 to 1840.