Industrial Revolution Concepts

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Factory System

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A method of manufacturing that brought workers and machines together in one place to produce goods on a large scale.

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Urbanization

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The process of increasing population in urban areas as people move from rural areas for work in factories.

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Steam Engine

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An engine that uses steam to generate power, crucial for powering machinery during the Industrial Revolution.

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Textile Industry

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The industry involved in the production of fabrics and textiles, which was one of the first to industrialize.

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Mass Production

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The process of producing large quantities of goods efficiently using assembly lines and standardized parts.

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Capitalism

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An economic system characterized by private ownership of production and the creation of goods or services for profit.

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Socialism

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An economic system where the means of production are owned or regulated by the community or the state.

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Luddite

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A member of a group in the early 19th century who opposed industrialization and the use of machinery, fearing job loss.

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Proletariat

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The working class, particularly those who do not own the means of production and must sell their labor.

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Bourgeoisie

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The middle class, often associated with capitalism and owning the means of production.