Industrial Revolution Lecture Notes

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the Industrial Revolution.

Cottage Industry

A system of production where goods are produced at home rather than in factories.

Assembly Line

A manufacturing process in which each worker performs a specific task to improve mass production efficiency.

Interchangeable Parts

Standardized parts that allow easy repair and simplified manufacturing without custom fitting.

2nd Agricultural Revolution

An increase in food supply that fueled population growth and urban migration during the Industrial Revolution.

Urbanization

The migration of populations from rural areas to urban areas, leading to city growth.

Social Stratification

The division of society into ranked layers based on wealth, power, and prestige.

Mercantilism

An economic policy that emphasizes the role of colonies in providing raw materials and markets for finished goods.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country’s power and influence through military force or diplomacy.

Colonialism

The establishment of settlements in other lands, exercising control over colonized peoples.

Industrial Head Start

Britain's advantage in the Industrial Revolution due to coal resources, trade routes, and early adoption of mercantilism.

Diffusion of Industrialization

The spread of industrial practices and technologies from one region to others, often through colonization.