23.3 Oulu Patterns of Industrialization Question 8 of 10
Examine this map Which statement best describes the order in which
regions industrialized?
O A. A followed by followed by B
B followed by A followed by C
O C. C followed by B followed by D
O D. D followed by followed by B

The correct answer is C. B followed by A followed by C.

The Industrial Revolution started in Britain during the 1700s, so the first region to develop industrialization was Europe. Later it spread to other parts of the world.

In America, it is attributed to have started around 1790 by Samuel Slater, who opened the first industrial mill using some of the British industrial methods.

In Asia, it happened around the 19th century in Japan, and later an industrial boom occurred in the 20th century in other countries.