Lesson 5: The World Around Us: From Farming to Industry
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.