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AP World History: Modern
Unit 9 – Globalization: 1900 to Today
Topic 9.3
How did the spread of steam power differ between North America and China during the Industrial Revolution?
Neither country saw any significant impact from the advent of steam power during this time period.
Steam power was resisted by both societies due to fears about job displacement.
In North America, steam power drove widespread industrialization, but in China it was largely limited by governmental resistance.
Both countries utilized steam power mainly for naval advancement.
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