Inventions
Invented by Samuel Morse, the telegraph allowed for instant communication over long distances, significantly impacting business and personal communication.
telegraph
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled.
Factory
A type of cloth or woven fabric, which was one of the first industries to be industrialized.
Textile
The use of children in industry or business, often under harsh conditions and for low wages.
Child Labor
The basic materials from which products are made, such as cotton, iron, and coal, which were essential during the Industrial Revolution.
raw materials
Invented by Eli Whitney, this machine quickly separated cotton fibers from seeds, revolutionizing the cotton industry and increasing production.
Cotton Gin
The process of making an area more urban, which involves people moving from rural areas to cities.
Urbanization
An economic system in which private individuals own and control property and businesses rather than the state.
Capitalism
A person who starts and runs a business, often taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Entrepreneur
An economic system where prices are determined by supply and demand, influencing production and consumption decisions.
market economy
Developed by Elias Howe and later improved by Isaac Singer, the sewing machine revolutionized the garment industry by speeding up clothing production.
Sewing machine
An organized group of workers who come together to make decisions about the work environment.
Labor Union
The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines and automated machinery.
Mass production
The process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products that improve efficiency or effectiveness.
innovation
An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy, often resulting from industrialization and technological advancements.
economic growth
An engine that uses steam to generate power, which was a key innovation during the Industrial Revolution.
Steam engine
The environment and circumstances in which employees work, including hours, safety, and treatment by employers.
working conditions
An economic system where the means of production are owned and regulated by the community or the state, aiming for equal distribution of wealth.
socialism
People not having a job
Unemployment
The act of starting and running a business, often involving risk-taking and innovation.
entrepreneurship
The steam-powered locomotive, developed by George Stephenson, enabled faster and more efficient transportation of goods and people by rail.
Locomotive or train
The period of time in the late 18th to early 19th century when major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and technology had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural conditions.
Industrial Revolution
A manufacturing process in which parts are added in a sequential manner to create a finished product, greatly increasing efficiency.
assembly Line
A significant period of change in the late 18th and early 19th centuries marked by the shift from agrarian economies to industrialized and urban ones.
industrial revolution
Ms. Burnette's favorite color
purple