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7th Unit 2 - Industr
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Industrial Revolution | A period from about 1760–1900 when machines and factories changed how goods were made and how people lived. |
| Labor | The work people do, especially work done for pay. |
| Factory | A place where workers use machines to make goods. |
| Textiles | Cloth or fabric used to make things such as clothing. |
| Steam Power | Energy from steam used to power machines, trains, and ships. |
| Mass Production | Making large amounts of the same product quickly, usually with machines. |
| Urbanization | The growth of cities as more people move into them. |
| Capitalism | An economic system where people can own businesses and earn profits. |
| Labor Union | A group of workers who join together to improve pay and working conditions. |
| Strike | When workers refuse to work in order to demand better pay or working conditions. |
| Imperialism | When a powerful country extends its control or influence over other lands. |
| Colony | A territory controlled by another country. |
| Natural Resources | Materials found in nature that people use to make goods, such as wood, coal, cotton, rubber, and oil. |
| Market | A place or system where people buy and sell goods and services. |
| Nationalism | Strong pride and loyalty toward one’s nation. |