The imperialism had a massive effect on Europe, especially its western part. The countries that were imperial powers managed to get hold onto territories all over the world. By managing to control these territories, the imperialists had lot of natural resources and very cheap labor force at disposal. This enabled the industry in Europe to have constant growth, and the manufacturing to skyrocket, thus there were more and more products for the market, and more and more wealth was coming because of it, resulting in strong and well developed countries in Western Europe.
The French gave up all of their territories in mainland North America, ending any foreign military threat to the British colonies.
Answer: Yes! Industrial revolution!
Okie, so, Some new technology that helped change life in the West includes:
- rail roads
- steam power
- sewing machine
- telegraph
There's so much more than that, but those are the main ones.
Explanation:
Railroads made it much easier to transport more goods long distances in a relatively short amount of time.
Steam power made it possible for more factories to be powered, as well as exist. It also lead to inventions such as the steam boats and steam train.
Sewing machines made life on the plains easier. sewing clothes by hand took a loooooong freaking time, but with the sewing machine people (mostly women... only women?) could sew many clothes in the time it took to sew one by hand.
The telegraph enabled quick communication over long distances. It also helped America feel more connected. If something big happened in New York, it would normally take months for the news to reach, say California, but with the telegraph, people could receive news right after, or even while it was happening.
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