Unit 3 : Industry and Empire

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Unit 3 : Industry and Empire
Brian Grismore
Flashcards by Brian Grismore, updated more than 1 year ago
Brian Grismore
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Industrial Revolution Great increase in machine production that began in England in the 18th century
crop rotation Planting a different crop in a different field each year
industrialization Process of developing machine production of goods
factors of production Conditions needed to produce goods and services
urbanization City building and the movement of people to cities
corporation Business owned by stockholders who share in its profits but are not responsible for its debts
union Organized groups of workers that bargain with business owners to get better pay and working conditions
technology Any advancements that make work easier, cheaper or more efficient (not just electronics!)
textiles Cloth products
mass production Process of making large quantities of a product quickly and cheaply
tenement an apartment building that isn't well kept; a slum
imperialism domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
Nationalism A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
Colonialism The taking of other lands by a nation for its economic and/or military use.
Pollution the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment
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