Using the following documents, analyze similarities and differences in the mechanization of the cotton industry in Japan and India in the period from the 1880s to the 1930s. Identify an additional type of document and explain how it would help your analysis of the mechanization of the cotton industry.

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The mechanization of the cotton industry in Japan and India in the period from the 1880s to the 1930s was very important to strengthen the economies of both countries.

In 1884, the production of textiles in India using machine-made cloth was 238 million yards. Twenty years later, in 1914, India's production was 1,140 million yards. A more than considerable increment. This information is based on official numbers of British colony authorities.

Something similar can be seen in the case of Japan.  

According to the Japanese Imperial Cabinet Bureau of Statistics, the country shows similar improvements.

In 1884, the production of cotton hand made and machine made was 5 million pounds. However, by 1914, it was 666 million pounds. A phenomenal "jump" in numbers that represented interesting earnings for the Japanese industry.

So we can say that, as happened with other industries, the inclusion of technology and new machines to instill mass production, represented a great move to increase production and income.