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Unit 4: The Middle West
Chapter 8: History and Economy of the Middle West
Lesson 5: The World Around Us: From Farming to Industry
 
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Developing Economies

The United States economy continues to grow strong because of our system. But many countries still depend on farming. This means growing only enough food to live, not to . Some countries are trying to improve their economies by . Farmers who run commercial farms raise crops and to sell to both people in their country and to export to other countries. agreements in the Western Hemisphere mean we can have a variety of fruits and vegetables all year. This is because when it is winter in the United States, it is in countries below the equator. The agreements also help to encourage commercial farming in other countries.

The Road to Industry

Another way countries are trying to improve their economies is with , or the development of manufacturing industries. Industrialization makes goods less expensive to make and buy, trade, and improves the quality of life for people. The United States became industrialized when were built in the 1800s.

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