Which comparison of the Industrial Revolution in different regions of the world is most correct?

Question

Austria-Hungary and the United States both had their transition to industrialization interrupted by the Revolutions of 1848.

Germany and the United States both were slow to industrialize due to a lack of natural resources.

Japan and England were the last two regions of the world to industrialize.

The United States and England both benefited from political stability and access to raw materials during the Industrial Revolution. - no response given

Answer 1

The most correct comparison from the options provided is:

The United States and England both benefited from political stability and access to raw materials during the Industrial Revolution.

Both the United States and England experienced relatively stable political environments during their industrialization processes, which allowed for the growth of industries. Additionally, both regions had access to significant raw materials—England with its overseas colonies and the United States with its vast natural resources—facilitating their industrial development.

The other statements contain inaccuracies:

1. Although Austria-Hungary experienced some disruption during the Revolutions of 1848, it was not as impactful to their overall industrialization as in other regions.
2. Germany strategically utilized its natural resources and was actually one of the leading countries in terms of industrialization, particularly after the formation of the German Empire in 1871.
3. Japan industrialized later than some Western nations but was not one of the last regions; other areas in Asia and Africa were relatively slower to industrialize compared to Japan, which successfully modernized after the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century.