1750 - 1900 Academic Vocab
Precision
The degree to which repeated measurements under unchanged conditions show the same results, reflecting consistency in data.
Combustion
The chemical process of burning a substance in the presence of oxygen, producing heat, light, and new chemical products.
Sought
To search for or pursue something, often with determination or intent.
Transnational
Relating to or involving multiple countries, especially in terms of economic, political, or cultural interactions.
Suffrage
The right to vote in political elections, often associated with movements advocating for equal voting rights for all citizens.
Contraction
A reduction in size, quantity, or extent, often referring to economic or social processes that lead to a decrease in activity or growth.
Evolution
The gradual development of organisms or ideas over time, often resulting in changes in physical characteristics or societal norms.
Profound
Having a deep or significant impact, often relating to ideas, emotions, or experiences that are intensely felt or understood.
Tendency
A general direction in which something is developing or changing, often reflecting patterns in behavior or thought.
Semi-Coerced
Referring to a situation where individuals are pressured or compelled to act in a certain way, but with some degree of choice or consent involved.
Solidarity
The unity or agreement of individuals with a common interest or purpose, often leading to collective action.
Vindication
The act of proving something to be right, justified, or valid, often in the context of defending a belief or action.
Enclave
A distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit that is surrounded by a different region, often characterized by a specific ethnic or cultural identity.
Fundamental
essential or foundational principles that serve as the basis for a system or belief.
Consumer
A person or entity that purchases goods or services for personal use, playing a crucial role in driving economic activity.
Investments
the allocation of resources, usually money, into various assets or ventures with the expectation of generating a profit or return over time.
Pre-Industrial
referring to societies or economies that existed before the widespread use of industrial machinery, characterized by agrarian lifestyles and manual labor.
Criticism
the expression of disapproval or the analysis of the flaws in a theory, practice, or work.
Restructuring
the process of reorganizing the structure, operations, or finances of a company or economy to improve efficiency and adapt to changing conditions.
Influence
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
Justified
to show or prove to be right or reasonable; to defend or uphold.
Propel
to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward.
Implement
to put into effect or action; to carry out a plan or strategy.
Feminism
the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of equality of the sexes, promoting social, political, and economic equality.
Labor
the physical or mental effort used in the production of goods and services, often associated with work or employment.
Captial
financial assets used for investment or production.
Mining
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the Earth, often involving significant labor and investment.
Ideologies
set of beliefs or principles that guide political, economic, or social systems, often influencing societal structures and actions.
Pensions
regular payments made to individuals after retirement, typically funded through investments during their working years.
Mitigated
to make less severe, serious, or painful; to alleviate or lessen the impact of a situation.
Underwent
to experience or endure a process, change, or transformation.
Commonality
a shared feature or characteristic among a group, often used to identify similarities between different entities.
Rebellions
organized uprisings against authority or governance, often driven by social, political, or economic grievances.
Critique
to evaluate or analyze something critically, often focusing on its strengths and weaknesses.
Indentured Servitude
a labor system where individuals worked for a specified number of years in exchange for passage to a new country, typically in colonial America.
Migrant
a person who moves from one place to another, often seeking better opportunities or escaping difficult conditions.
Resolutions
formal statements or decisions made by a group or organization, often addressing specific issues or goals.
Fossil Fuels
natural resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily used for energy production and industrial processes.
Array
a systematic arrangement or display of items, often used in mathematics or data representation.
Economic
related to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Industry
the production of goods or services within an economy, often organized into sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and services.
Reforms
changes intended to improve a system, often in response to social, political, or economic issues.
Sanitation
The cleanliness and hygiene practices that prevent disease and promote health.
Emulated
to imitate or replicate a process or system, often in an effort to achieve similar success or outcomes.
Revolutionary
relating to or involving a complete or dramatic change, often in a political or social context.
Subject
A topic or area of knowledge that is studied or discussed.
Millenarianism
A belief in a coming transformation of society, often linked to the idea of a utopian future or the establishment of a paradise on Earth, typically involving a significant change in the social or political order.
Relocate
to move to a different place or position, often in the context of people, businesses, or resources
Degrees
refer to the levels or categories of academic achievement, often indicating the extent of knowledge or specialization in a particular subject area