🌍ap world history: modern review

Deindustrialization

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The weakening or destruction of local manufacturing industries in Asian colonies such as India and China due to European imperialism, making them uncompetitive globally.

AP course connection

Topic 6.5: 6.5 Economic Imperialism

Unit 6