Directions: Write a well- organized essay that includes an introduction, several
paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

Theme: Economic Change

Since the 19th century, industrialization has had positive and
negative effects on the lives of workers.

Task:

 Define the term "industrialization"

• Select one nation you have studied and discuss two specific examples of the ways in which industrialization changed the lives of workers in that nation

• Discuss the response of the workers, reformers, and/or
government to these changes

You may use any nation from your study of global history except the 
United States. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: 
Great Britain (19th century), Japan (19th or 20th century), Russia 
(19th or 20th century), Korea (post-World War 11), and Brazil
(20th century). 
 

You are not limited to these suggestions.