Description
The nineteenth century was a time of enormous social change around the world, as industrialization took hold and traditional class structures evolved. In this assignment, youll compare how this phenomenon played out in Asia.
Instructions
Follow these steps to complete the assignment.
Using your textbook and outside scholarly sources if necessarythe suggested readings in the Questia folder in each chapter in MindTap are a good resourceresearch the experiences of peasants in late-1800s Japan and China.
Write a short essay of 450-500 words or create a slide deck or digital storyboard that addresses the following:
How did the lives of these groups in Japan and China compare to each other, in terms of quality of life and social and legal restrictions, before industrialization?
How did industrialization change their lives?
In your opinion, did industrialization ultimately benefit the peasants? Explain the reasoning behind your opinion.
