chapter 20 flashcards
Industrial Revolution
a time in 1799 that had a burst of new inventions and econmic expansions
Spinning Jenny
a simple inexpensive hand powered spinning machine
Water Frame
had a capcity of several hundred spindals and used waterpowered
steam engines
created in 1698 and was remade in 1769 and the first models were used with pumps
Rocket
the first train that could go 24 miles per hour
crystal palace
an architctural masterpeice made entirely of glass and iron
Iron Law Wages
the theory that pressure of population growth prevents wags from rising
Tariff Protection
the government’s way of aiding itself by making the taxes on imports high
Factory Acts
english laws from 1802-1833 that restricted child labor laws and basic hygiene and safety
Seperate spheres
a gender division such as the wife stays at home and does house work while the husband works and earns a wage
Class consciousness
being aware that your social and economic class is and how to not interfere with other classes
Luddites
a group from northern england who go to factories and destroy them
Combination Acts
laws that made strike illegal and supportted capitalist ideals
