In what way did state-led industrial growth affect social structures within a country?
It led to an increase in agrarian societies as people moved back from cities to rural areas for farming opportunities provided by machines.
It led to religious upheavals due to conflicts between modernity and tradition.
It led to increased urbanization and formation of working class societies.
It led to a decrease in inequality due to the creation of job opportunities.
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The rise of industrialization sparked an increase demand for raw materials and for new markets because production was so much faster. Imperialism wasn’t a new concept in the 19th century, but there was a renewed mission to colonize lands in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. European states including Belgium, Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, and Germany battled for stolen lands through diplomacy, war, and secret treaties.