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Spread

Definition

The term "spread" refers to the expansion or dissemination of a particular phenomenon, idea, or practice from one region to another.

Analogy

Imagine you have a delicious recipe for chocolate chip cookies. As you share this recipe with your friends and family, it spreads from your kitchen to theirs. Similarly, the spread of industrialization is like sharing a successful recipe for economic growth and development with other regions.

Related terms

Colonialism: Colonialism refers to the practice of acquiring political and economic control over foreign territories, often leading to the spread of industries and technologies.

Imperialism: Imperialism involves extending a nation's power through military force or diplomacy in order to establish dominance over other regions, which can facilitate the spread of industrialization.

Globalization: Globalization is the process by which businesses, ideas, and cultures become interconnected on a global scale. It plays a significant role in spreading industrialization beyond Europe and North America.