Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Government-directed economic strategies and policies designed to promote industrial development within a state or empire, often in response to external pressures or competitive advantage.
AP course connection
Topic 5.6: 5.6 Government's Role in Industrialization from 1750-1900