Industrialization crossword Flashcards
The first country to industrialize, known as the “Workshop of the World”
Britain
The name of the exhibition held in 1851 to showcase industrial advancements
Showed the technological advancements during industrial revolution
The Crystal palace exhibition
The first form of labor organization for workers
Advocated for workers rights
Labor Union
The practice of producing large quantities of goods
Lowered the price of needed products
Mass Production
Economic theory advocating minimal government interference in business
Led to innovation and economic growth
Laissez Faire
Wrote wealth of Nations, father of Capitalism
Division of labor
Adam Smith
Period of significant industrial growth that began in the late 18th century
Industrial Revolution
The industrial system that used division of labor for efficiency
enabling mass production of goods at a rapid pace and low cost
Assembly line (system)
Invented the seed drill, enhancing agricultural productivity
Jethro Tull
A system of production concentrated in one location.
Enabled mass production
Factory system
A key figure in the steel industry, known for his philanthropy
Andrew Carnegie
Type of engine improved by James Watt, replacing water power
Steam Engine
A group formed to negotiate better working conditions for workers
Labor Union
Pioneer of the factory system known for the “Water Frame”
Richard Arkwright
Wealthy elite who benefited from industrialization
Robber Barons
The idea that population growth will outpace food supply
Malthusianism
The economic system where private individuals own business
Capitalism
Movement where wealthy landowners consolidated land, pushing small farmers out
Enclosure Movement
The cycle of producing goods quickly using similar parts
Interchangeable parts
This term refers to the rapid growth of cities due to industrialization
Urbanization
A significant natural resource that powered factories
Coal
The absolute form of government control over all property and goods
Communism
Workers who protested against machines replacing them
The Luddite
