UNIT 5 AP World

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, characterized by the transition to new manufacturing processes.

Urbanization

The process of making an area more urban, often linked to the movement of people from rural to urban areas.

Capitalism

An economic system where private individuals or businesses own capital goods, and production and prices are determined by free market competition.

Socialism

A political and economic theory advocating for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production.

Imperialism

A policy or ideology where a country extends its power and dominion over other regions, often through colonization.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation, often leading to the desire for national independence.

Colonialism

The practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country and exploiting it economically.

Reform Movements

Social and political movements focused on making gradual change in society to correct injustices.

Enlightenment

An intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional doctrines.

Absolutism

A form of government where the monarch holds absolute power and authority, often justified by divine right.