AP Ch 17: Industrialization + Ch 19 Americas in the 1800s

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts and details related to Industrialization and the Americas in the 1800s.

What invention made weaving faster during the Industrial Revolution?

The flying shuttle.

What machine made harvesting cotton easier in the US?

The Cotton Gin.

What was a major negative aspect of factory work during the Industrial Revolution?

It was dangerous, with long hours and low pay.

How did industrialization affect urbanization?

It caused a growing number of factories in cities, leading to people moving to cities for jobs.

What was the purpose of labor unions formed during the Industrial Revolution?

To organize workers to negotiate better pay and working conditions.

Who was Karl Marx and what did he advocate for?

A German thinker who advocated for the lower classes to revolt against their capitalistic oppressors.

What did the Luddites protest against during the Industrial Revolution?

They protested lower wages that resulted from using machines.

What is mass culture?

When information, products, & entertainment reach and affect large populations due to innovations.

What were some criticisms of industrial life mentioned in the lecture notes?

Harsh working conditions, low pay, and urban poverty.

How did slavery both contribute to and decline because of industrialization?

It contributed by providing raw cotton for the South, but it declined as industrial cities didn't require slave labor.

What social class emerged as educated professionals during the Industrial Revolution?

The middle class.

What were some social trends in Latin America during the 1800s?

Less conflict with Natives, longer persistence of slavery, and welcoming of immigrants.

What characterized Romanticism in the arts?

Focus on individual thoughts & feelings, and celebration of cultures and traditions.

What was the relationship between industrialization and immigration in the US and Canada?

Both experienced population booms aided by immigration due to industrialization.

What were some of the causes of mass culture?

Increased literacy due to education and technological inventions like phonographs and radios.

What major political trend was observed in Latin America during the 1800s?

Political fragmentation with caudillos dominating local areas.

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