Industrialization spread to other countries for several key reasons:
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Technological Innovation and Knowledge Transfer: Advances in technology during the Industrial Revolution, such as the steam engine, mechanized textile production, and improvements in iron and steel manufacturing, paved the way for increased production efficiency. As these innovations were developed in one country (notably Britain), they became available for adoption in others through trade, emigration of skilled workers, and the dissemination of ideas, allowing other nations to industrialize rapidly.
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Economic Expansion and Resource Availability: Countries sought to enhance their economic competitiveness and improve living standards. The availability of natural resources (like coal, iron, and later oil) and access to raw materials from colonies or trade routes facilitated industrial growth. Additionally, the demand for goods created markets for industrial products, leading to further industrial investment in various countries.
These factors combined to create an environment conducive to industrialization beyond its birthplace, promoting global economic shifts and development.
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