The Revolution
The Industrial Revolution began in this country in the 18th century.
England
This period in Japanese history marked a major shift from feudalism to modernization, including the adoption of Western-style institutions, industries, and military strategies
Meiji Restoration
This 18th-century Scottish philosopher and economist is widely regarded as the father of modern economics and capitalism and the author of "The Wealth of Nations."
Adam Smith
The US annexation of Hawaii is an example of this extension of power.
This event, occurring on July 14, 1789, marked the beginning of the French Revolution and is celebrated annually as a national holiday in France
Storming of the Bastille
This fossil fuel revolutionized energy production, enabling the growth of cities, factories, and global trade in the 18th and 19th centuries.
coal
The working class were often exploited by factory owners who sought to maximize profits. This group did not own the means of production and had to sell their labor to survive in a capitalist system.
Proleteriat
This socialist philosopher argued that the cooperation amongst businesses was impossible and a workers' revolution was inevitable.
Karl Marx
This US naval officer led a mission to Japan in the 1850s to force Japan away from the Act of Seclusion and openly trade with the United States.
Commodore Matthew Perry
One of the negative aspects of nationalism includes the rise of the fear, distrust, or hatred of strangers.
The profits from this transoceanic trade provided Great Britain with the capital to invest in industrial production.
The Atlantic Slave Trade
In 1869, this canal was built in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas, and significantly reducing global maritime travel time and costs.
The Suez Canal
According to Adam Smith, this term describes the self-regulating nature of the market, where individual pursuit of self-interest leads to the overall betterment of society
The Invisible Hand
This European country colonized much of Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its empire famously being described as one where the sun never set
British Empire
This fossil-fueled invention was first added to textile-looms in England during the Industrial Revolution
Steam engine
This feudal military government ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868, establishing a stable and centralized system of government and promoted isolationist policies.
Tokugawa Shogunate
This economic and political system is based on the idea of collective ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange, and aims to establish a classless society.
Socialism
With the rise of urbanization, housing shifted in cities and became more dense. These high density apartment-like buildings housed many workers.
tenements
The bourgeoisie were those who control the means of production (like factories, mines, shipping companies). A modern word is derived from this term meaning fancy of luxurious.
"Bougie"
This cash crop, grown primarily in the American South and the British colonies of India and Egypt during the 18th and 19th centuries, played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the British Empire.
Cotton
German Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck promoted industrialization and THIS concept in late 19th century to uniify Germany.
Nationalism
This influential political text, published in 1848 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, articulated a new vision of human history and society and called for the overthrow of the capitalist system
The Communist Manifesto
This 19th century Japanese entrepreneur and industrialist became the founder and driving force behind one of Japan's most successful and influential companies, Mitsubishi.
Iwasaki Yataro
The Industrial Revolution resulted in high levels of air pollution. The burning of fossil fuels contributes to increasing the levels of this greenhouse gas.
Carbon Dioxide