AP Human Geography : Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Human Geography

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Rostow's Stages Of Economic Growth

Which of the following stages is the last stage of Rostow's Model of Development?

Possible Answers:

Traditional Society

Take-Off

Drive to Maturity

Age of Mass Consumption

Correct answer:

Age of Mass Consumption

Explanation:

When you think of it, Rostow's stages are pretty intuitive. It all starts with traditional society, wherein there is little social mobility or technology, and a lot of agriculture. After meeting the pre-conditions, a society can then move into the take-off stage, wherein urbanization, industrialization, and technological advances occurs in response to external demand for raw materials and investment in production is secured. As take-off picks up speed, it becomes a drive to maturity, wherein diversification of industries, development methods, and a growing social infrastructure rise to meet the demands of the competition and expansion. Finally, an industrial economy takes hold, and social infrastructure gives way to accessibility and consumer culture: the Age of Mass Consumption

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