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Section 1 Vocab. 10
Section 1 Vocab.
| 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 |
| patents | 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 private businesses to operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation |