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AP World History: Industrial Revolution Flashcards

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8849332184ImperialismConquering other lands0
8849332185Factory SystemUsing machines to produce goods in one central location.1
8849332186Means of ProductionRailroads, Mines, Factories2
8849332187CapitalismEconomic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit.3
8849332188CholeraA disease caused by massive water pollution.4
8849332189BourgeoisieThe owner of the means of production.5
8849332190TextileCloth or fabric made by weaving.6
8849332191Steam EngineEngine that uses steam to get from point A to B.7
8849332192Industrial RevolutionMaking goods by machines instead of by hand.8
8849332193Adam SmithAdvocate of Capitalism and author of Wealth of Nations.9
8849332194UrbanizationRapid growth of cities.10
8849332195Factors of ProductionResources needed to produce goods.11
8849332196EntrepreneurThe person who organizes, manages, and takes on the risks of a business.12
8849332197Laissez FaireThe idea that government shouldn't interfere or regulate business.13
8849332198ProletariatThe wage-earning worker in Marx's class struggle.14
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