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Section 1 Vocabulary
Social Studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cotton Gin | a machine that removed seeds from cotton fiber |
| Interchangeable Parts | uniform pieces that can be made in large quantities to replace other identical pieces |
| Patent | a document that gives an inventor the sole legal right to an invention for a period of time |
| Factory System | system bringing manufacturing steps together in one place to increase efficiency |
| Capitalism | an economic system based on private property and free enterprise |
| Capital | money for investment |
| Free Enterprise | the freedom of private businesses to operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation |