Migration to Cities and Industrial Revolution

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the migration to cities, industrial revolution, and social changes.

Lower Middle Class

A social class consisting of skilled workers and below, such as teachers and office workers.

Timbuktu

A prominent city in Mali known for its universities and as a major trading center.

Mansa Musa

The ruler of the Mali Empire, recognized as one of the richest individuals in history.

Laissez-Faire Economics

An economic theory that promotes minimal government intervention in the market.

Bacterial Revolution

A significant medical advancement that identified bacteria's role in diseases, leading to improved hygiene and public health.

Natural Resources

Materials or substances found in nature that are valuable for human use, essential during the Industrial Revolution.

Factory System

An industrial arrangement where workers and machinery are brought together in one location to produce goods.

Child Labor

A practice during the Industrial Revolution where children worked in factories, often under harsh and dangerous conditions.

Enclosure Movement

A historical shift in England from communal farming to privatively fenced lands for agricultural use.

Steam Engine

An invention that revolutionized transportation and industry, created by Thomas Newcomen and improved by James Watt.