Industrial Revolution Vocabulary

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Word describing things related to or used in industry, including factory workers and products.

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Industrial

Front

A new idea, a new product, or a new way to do something.

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Innovation

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This is also known as work. It is a human activity that provides the goods or services.

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Labor

Front

The production of large quantities of a product by an automated mechanical process.

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Mass Production

Front

To introduce the use of machines into an industry or work force.

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Mechanization

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The sudden, complete or marked change in something.

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Revolution

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A worker skilled in making something from start to finish by hand.

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Skilled Craftsperson

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A group of workers that help and protect members’ interests. They ask employers to improve wages, benefits and working conditions.

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Union

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A way of putting together a product in a factory by moving it along a line of workers. Each worker adds or adjusts a part until the product is finished.

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Assembly Line