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1700 1914By: Shahan Arshad

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Evolution rather than Revolution

Gradual changes adopted in every sector

France already had crafts and even industries.Everything did not have to start from scratch.Some sectors experienced a revolution e.g.cotton industry, but not all.

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1760 to 1790: rapid and brilliant beginning.New techniques imported from EnglandEngland and France not so far apart at this

period

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1790 to 1815: The slow downFrench Revolution!

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War, disorder, steadily decreasing inflationMore investments in real estate and propertyFrance did not have a good source of coal,

which hindered development.Economy relied on handmade items.Government protected these industries.

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1815 to 1850: resumed industrializationDue to return of peace.Profit oriented society

Guizot s slogan make yourself rich.Guizot law of 1833 also established schoolsto boost literacy levels.Development of roads, canals and railways by

the government.State helped in development by givingsubsidies

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1850 1870: spread of industrial effortsUnification of the home market by railwayUse of new technology in metallurgy

Development of foreign competitionState s policies favored industrialists andbusinessmenBritain mass produced middle quality items.

France was known for its specialization inluxury goods e.g. silk, gloves, porcelain etc.

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Industrialization was slow because peoplewere not quick to migrate to towns fromcountryside.France had a larger pool of workers.Still remained second biggest exporter ofmanufactured goods.Industrialization was protracted, steady and

solid instead of sudden.

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Started out at same level with England in1700Outpaced by England, Germany, US, Japanand RussiaEffects seen even today in comparison offormer colonies

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