Industrial Revolution

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to the Industrial Revolution.

Industrial Revolution

The economic and social changes arising out of the transition from home-based industries to factories with power-driven machinery.

Industrialization

The process of developing machine production of goods.

The Enclosure Movement

A new agricultural method that forced small farmers to give up farming and move to the cities.

Crop Rotation

The practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons.

Factors of Production

The resources necessary for production, including land, labor, and capital.

Steam Engine

A machine that uses steam to generate power, significantly advancing transportation and industry.

The Spinning Jenny

A multi-spindle machine invented by James Hargreaves that revolutionized textile manufacturing.

Child Labor

The practice of employing children in factories and industries, leading to harsh working conditions.

Corporations

A business owned by stockholders who share in profits but are not personally responsible for its debts.

Global Inequality

The wealth gap between industrialized and non-industrialized countries resulting from industrialization.

Urbanization

The growth of cities as factories brought job seekers to urban areas.