Industrial Revolution and Imperialism Vocabulary

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Factory System

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A method of production where goods are made in large buildings using machines and workers, revolutionizing industries like textiles.

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Urbanization

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The growth of cities as people moved from rural areas to work in factories during the Industrial Revolution.

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Steam Engine

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A machine that uses steam power to perform mechanical work, essential to the advancements of the Industrial Revolution.

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Mass Production

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The process of making large quantities of goods quickly and cheaply using machines.

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Innovation

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The introduction of new ideas, methods, or devices that improve technology or processes, as seen in inventions during the Industrial Revolution.

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Resources

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Materials like coal and iron that were needed for building machines and fueling factories during the Industrial Revolution.

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Adaptability

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The ability to adjust to new changes or conditions, like workers and communities had to during the Industrial Revolution.

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Colony

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A territory controlled by a more powerful country, often exploited for resources during the age of imperialism.

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Empire

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A group of territories or nations under the control of a single ruler or government, expanded through imperialism.

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Missionary

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A person sent to promote their religion, often part of the cultural impact of imperialism.