The Industrial Revolution

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the Industrial Revolution lecture notes.

Industrial Revolution

A period of significant technological, economic, social, psychological, and political changes that began in the late 18th century.

Technological Revolution

The harnessing of new sources of energy through new technologies.

Economic Growth

Explosive growth of creative potential through new technology.

Social Changes

Increased mobility and communication potential; new forms of connection and isolation.

Political Growth

Expansion of state resources and responsibilities to address new societal challenges.

Steam Engines

Developed in the 1760s, marking significant technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution.

Textiles Industry

The first major industry to emerge during the Industrial Revolution, primarily focused on cotton products.

Factory System

A system of production characterized by 16-hour work days, regular schedules, safety measures lacking, and widespread child labor.

Urbanization

Large-scale movement of people to cities for jobs, leading to overcrowding and the development of slums.

Cholera

A disease linked to poor sanitation and contaminated drinking water, causing widespread deaths during the Industrial Revolution.

Vice and Criminality

An increase in social dislocation, urban unrest, and crimes linked to the breakdown of the artisanal production system.

Wage Gap

The increasing disparity in income between different social classes, particularly highlighted during the Industrial Revolution.

New Ideologies

Responses to the profound social changes of the Industrial Revolution, including classical conservatism, liberalism, socialism, and Marxism.

Western Dominance

The solidification of Western power and authority, which expanded during the Industrial Revolution.