Question

In 3–5 sentences, describe the process of industrialization. Is the process of industrialization still going on? If so, how does this affect the global balance of power?(4 points)

Answer 1

Industrialization is the long-term shift from agrarian, craft-based economies to capital-intensive, factory-based production driven by mechanization, technological innovation, mass production, investment in infrastructure, and urbanization. That process is still ongoing: many lower- and middle-income countries are industrializing now while advanced economies continue to retool industry through automation and digital technologies. Continued industrialization redistributes economic capacity, technological know-how, and military potential, strengthening rising powers (e.g., China, India) and contributing to a more multipolar global order. This shift changes trade patterns, supply chains, and competition for resources and strategic technologies.