Both of the construction projects required a lot of manpower, so many unemployed men were hired.
I believe that was in 1897
The South was more or less forced to industrialize after the burning of their main crops and loss of so many men.
Africa was split into pieces and every European country had a share
The summer monsoon brings a humid climate and torrential rainfall to these areas. Rice and tea are some crops that rely on the summer monsoon. Dairy farms, which help make India the largest milk producer in the world, also depend on the monsoon rains to keep cows healthy and well-fed.