irrigation
A system to bring water to support crops.
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Change and Turning Points
invasion
The entry of forces into a territory through hostile means.
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interdependence
Mutual assistance or reliance between two or more parties.
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industrialization
The change to industrial methods of production such as the use of factories.
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Industrial Revolution
In the second half of the 19th century, it was the fundamental change in the way goods were produced through the use of machines, capital, and the centralization of work forces in factories. It completely altered the social, economic, and political structure of most of Europe, Japan, and the United States.
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indulgence
Letters of forgiveness for one's sins provided by the medieval Church, and one of the causes of the Reformation.
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individualism
A social philosophy which stresses the importance of the individual above society.
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Indian Nationalist Movement
Nationalist movement to end British control of India.
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Indian National Congress
Nationalistic organization in India with the purpose of ending British control. Prominent members include Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Inca
A Mesoamerican civilization of South America, centered in Peru. The Inca ruled a large empire and had many cultural and scientific achievements including an elaborate road system, architecture, and terrace farming. The arrival of the Spanish Conquistadores ended their empire in the 15th century.
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