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AP World History: Industrial Revolution Flashcards

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5622193357ImperialismConquering other lands0
5622193358Factory SystemUsing machines to produce goods in one central location.1
5622193359Means of ProductionRailroads, Mines, Factories2
5622193360CapitalismEconomic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit.3
5622193361CholeraA disease caused by massive water pollution.4
5622193362BourgeoisieThe owner of the means of production.5
5622193363TextileCloth or fabric made by weaving.6
5622193364Steam EngineEngine that uses steam to get from point A to B.7
5622193365Industrial RevolutionMaking goods by machines instead of by hand.8
5622193366Adam SmithAdvocate of Capitalism and author of Wealth of Nations.9
5622193367UrbanizationRapid growth of cities.10
5622193368Factors of ProductionResources needed to produce goods.11
5622193369EntrepreneurThe person who organizes, manages, and takes on the risks of a business.12
5622193370Laissez FaireThe idea that government shouldn't interfere or regulate business.13
5622193371ProletariatThe wage-earning worker in Marx's class struggle.14
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