The first Industrial Revolution

A) brought mass consumption for all of Western Europe and the United States.
B) started around 1900.
C) spread more or less evenly all around the world.
D) was confined to Europe,the United States,Canada,Australia,New Zealand,and Japan until the mid-20^th century.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s, transforming agricultural societies into more industrialized ones.

Mass Consumption

A phenomenon wherein a large number of people purchase significant quantities of goods and services, often associated with a high standard of living.

Western Europe

A region comprising the westerly countries of Europe, often including countries such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, among others.