People, Places, Things
(1723-1790) a Scottish economist who wrote The Wealth of Nations and who supported laissez faire policies and whose ideas support capitalism
Adam Smith
a black or dark brown rock that burns easily when set on fire
Coal
Industrial cities grew up around near coal deposits because factories were powered by
steam
Because of rapid urbanization, cities during the Industrial Revolution became
overcrowded / dirty
(1794- 1858) a commodore in the United States navy who forced the Japanese to open their country to western merchants in 1853
Commodore Matthew Perry
People migrated to these places looking for jobs, a process called urbanization.
cities
One environmental effect of the Industrial Revolution was
Pollution due to coal smoke
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government
Capitalism
England is an island in the North Atlantic Sea, this a strategic position for naval dominance and trade.
England's Geographic Context
(mid 1700s- 1800s) the transformation of agriculture from traditional medieval farming to more productive, efficient, and mechanical methods of farming through scientific innovation and new techniques
Agricultural Revolution
an acute, often fatal, infectious disease that is marked by vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea
Cholera
an economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production should be controlled by the state (govt) in order to ensure fair distribution of goods and wealth.
Socialism
a political and economic theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and building a society in which there is no need for govt, all property and goods are publicly owned, and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
Communism