7.1 The Industrial Revolution Flashcards
1
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Industry
A
The process of using machines and large-scale processes to convert raw materials into manufactured goods.
2
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Raw Material
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Raw material is the basic substances that are needed to manufacture finished goods.
3
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Cottage Industry
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Cottage industry is a small, home-based business that made goods.
4
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Industrial Revolution
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The Industrial Revolution was a series of technological advancements made during the 18th century that resulted in more advanced machinery with the capacity to make more products, faster.
5
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Cottage industries are still important in ______.
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Less developed countries
