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7.2 Industrial&Impe
Covers unit 2 industrialism and imperialism vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Assembly Line | A method of making products where each worker does a specific job as the item moves down the line. |
| Capitalism | An economic system where people own businesses and make profits from their work and investments. |
| Communism | A political and economic system where the government owns all property and businesses, and everyone shares the wealth equally. |
| Economic | Relating to how money and resources are used and managed in a society. |
| Factory | A place where workers make goods using machines and tools. |
| Imperialism | A policy where a country extends its power and influence over other countries, often by taking control of their land. |
| Strike | A refusal by workers to work—done to demand better conditions from their bosses. |
| Industry | The production of goods and services in an economy. |
| Labor Union | An organization of workers that fights for better working conditions. |
| Laissez Faire | An economic principle that says the government should not interfere with businesses and let them operate freely. |
| Means of Production | The tools, machines, and resources needed to produce goods and services. |
| Textiles | Materials made by weaving or knitting fibers together; often used to make clothing. |
| Colony | A territory controlled and governed by a foreign country. |
| Rural | Relating to areas outside of cities, with open land and fewer people. |
| Urban | Relating to cities or towns, areas with many people and buildings. |
| Sphere of Influence | A region where a powerful country has influence over political and economic activities. |
| Markets | Economic systems where buyers and sellers interact to exchange goods and services. |
| Mass Production | Producing large quantities of goods quickly and cheaply. |
| Monopoly | When one company has complete control over an industry or market. |