Due date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Did Song China experience an industrial revolution similar to England in the 18th century?

Based on the reading “China, Technology and Change” by Lynda Shaffer and the "Seeds of an Industrial Revolution" by Mark Elvin and the readings below, you will write a paragraph that answers the question: Did Song China experience an industrial revolution similar to England in the 18th century?

Please read the web pages below, take careful notes on evidence, and begin to formulate a thesis.

Definition of an industrial revolution

Commercialization in Song China

http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/econ/commerc.htm

Iron and Steel Production in Song China

http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/econ/iron.htm

Trade in Song China

http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/out/rivals.htm

Shipbuilding and the Compass in Song China

http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/tech/compass.htm

Paper Money in Song China

http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/econ/money.htm