8th Social Studies

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What were the Lowell girls?

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Young women who worked in textile mills to help contribute to the Industrial Revolution.

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What is capital in the context of business?

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Money required to set up a new business or for investment.

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What is urbanization?

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The movement of population from rural areas to cities.

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What does scarcity mean?

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Limited supplies of a resource.

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What was the Industrial Revolution?

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A long, slow process that completely changed the way goods were produced.

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What is a textile mill?

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A factory where cloth is produced, often employing young women during the Industrial Revolution.

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Define investment.

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The action of putting money into a business or project to earn a profit.

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What is the significance of the Industrial Revolution?

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It marked a major turning point in history, leading to the rise of factories and mass production.

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What does it mean to set up a business?

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To establish a new company or enterprise.

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What are the effects of urbanization?

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Increased population density in cities, changes in lifestyle, and economic growth.