Economic Growth Flashcards
1
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what was the industrial revolution?
A
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift from handmade goods to machines, causing the rise of factories and urbanization.
2
Q
Free Enterprise
A
where individuals and businesses operate with little government interference
3
Q
what is a cotton gin?
A
A cotton gin is a machine that separates cotton fibers from seeds, invented by Eli Whitney
4
Q
what is a steel plow?
A
a farming tool with a steel blade that efficiently cuts and turns soil, Invented by John Deere
5
Q
Steamboat
A
a boat powered by steam engines
