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SS 3
Industrialism, Nationalism, and Imperialism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Imperialism (noun) | The effort of a nation to create an empire of colonies-made European countries wealthy |
| Labor Union (noun) | An organization of workers formed to bargain with employers for better pay and working conditions |
| Socialism (noun) | Economic system of where the government owns and provides specific services to the citizens. Ex. Medical care. |
| Communism (noun) | A government and economic system in which the government owns and regulates most businesses and all aspects of life. Think Totalitarianism. |
| Elitism (noun) | One group of people who think they’re better than everyone else could be based on wealth, education, social standing, etc. |
| Nationalism (noun) | A feeling of pride in one’s country and a desire for its independence |
| Exploitation (noun) | To take advantage of something at the cost of someone else |
| Capitalism (noun) | A system in which individuals control property and businesses (free market) |
| Industrialism (noun) | A social or economic system built on manufacturing industries |
| Social Darwinism (noun) | A theory created about natural selection and “survival of the fittest”; Non-Europeans were considered lower than Europeans because they had not made the same advances |
| Urbanization (noun) | The rapid growth of cities based on manufacturing |
| Industrial Revolution (noun) | The change in the methods of producing goods – from hand tools to machines in factories (1760s-1860s) |