Which development allowed for the global expansion of industrial capitalism in the mid-1800s?
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Correct answer: The development of the telegraph and the steamship
Improved communication and transportation linked distant markets and sources of raw materials. This allowed capitalist enterprises to operate on a global scale, facilitating 'New Imperialism' for economic gain.
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