Reasons to Industrialize
Important energy source essential to the industrial revolution
coal
What new groups entered the workforce?
women and children
Belief that the economy should be left alone with a focus on individual freedom
Capitalism
The pre-revolutionary ruler of Russia
Czar Nicholas II
New wonder material that led to the creation of cities
Steel
These individuals took risks to start their own businesses and get rich
Entrepreneurs
What industry benefited heavily from mechanization?
Textile industry
Believe that the means of production should be controlled by the people/government
Communism/socialism
Political group that would lead the rebellion against the Czar
The Bolsheviks
Philosopher who created the communist ideology
Karl Marx
Type of industry where products were made by hand with care.
Cottage industry
New machine that powered the industrial revolution
steam engine
Belief that women should have the right to vote
Women's suffrage
Leader of the new Soviet Union
Vladimir Lenin
Communist term for the working class
Proletariat
System that allowed for increased production
Assembly line
Describe how the environment was impacted by industrialization
widespread pollution in urban areas: smog/greenhouse emissions, polluted water supplies, etc...
Philosopher who championed modern day capitalism
Adam Smith
Why did the people rise up against the Czar?
He refused to listen to their demands and abused their rights
Communist name for wealthy factory owners
Bourgeoisie
Describe how population changed as a result of industrialization
Population increased dramatically
Describe the life of a factory worker during this period
Workers put in long hours for little pay, risked life and limb in dark, hot, dusty factories.
Individual who thought mankind's population would exceed the food supply resulting in our doom.
Thomas Malthus
Name of the event where Russian military police slaughtered demonstrators
Bloody Sunday
Name of the technique that allowed for the mass production of steel
Bessemer process