5.6 - Industrialization: Government's Role

What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on states and governments?

• Decreased interest in industrialization

• Promotion of state-sponsored visions of industrialization

• Isolation from global influences

• Reduction in economic strategies

How did U.S. and European influence in Asia affect Japan during the Meiji Era?

• It led to Japan's isolation

• It caused Japan to reject industrialization

• It supported industrialization and increased Japan's regional power

• It resulted in Japan's economic decline

During which years did Muhammad Ali attempt to foster industrialization in Egypt?

• 1805 to 1812

• 1812 to 1840

• 1840 to 1860

• 1820 to 1850

Which industry did Muhammad Ali of Egypt focus heavily on?

• Mining

• Textile

• Agriculture

• Shipbuilding

Who led a campaign to occupy Egypt from 1798 to 1801?

• Muhammad Ali

• Napoleon

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Alexander the Great

What action did Muhammad Ali take in 1811 to solidify his control of Egypt?

• Signed a treaty with the French

• Became governor of Egypt

• Eradicated the remaining Mamluks

• Built the Cairo Citadel

What is the effect of European goods on non-industrialized economies like Egypt?

• They boost local production of cotton textiles.

• They lead to cheaper imports that compete with local producers.

• They encourage the building of more factories.

• They make local goods more expensive.

What was one of the economic reforms in Egypt under Muhammad Ali?

• Decreasing land taxes

• Allowing peasants to own land freely

• Confiscating agricultural land for government monopoly

• Reducing export prices for agricultural products

What was one reason operating factories in Egypt was more expensive compared to their European counterparts?

• Abundance of coal

• Lack of coal for fuel

• High efficiency of animal labor

• Low tariffs on textiles

What was often used as a substitute for fossil fuels in Egypt, despite being less efficient?

• Solar power

• Wind energy

• Animal labor

• Hydroelectric power