The power __________ was able to produce fabric much faster than earlier models operated by hand.

to create fabric by lacing together threads

The worker carefully wound the colored threads on the loom so she could _____ the detailed pattern.

crossing the entire continent

The _______ railroad made long-distance travel from one side of the country to the other much faster and more efficient.

something that can be used to make or create a product, such as cotton for clothing

Iron ore was an important ____ ______ for the railroad industry because iron was used to make spikes and rail lines.

a system in which a society's economy is based on machines and factories

_______ made it possible for businesses to produce more goods more quickly and for less money.

money or resources used to produce goods and services

The entrepreneur needed more _____ to start her new business.

a machine that communicates messages over long distances by sending signals through wires

a person who puts money into a business with the goal of making more money

the total control of an industry

an organization formed by workers to win and protect workers' rights

Leaders of the _____ presented their employer with their demand for a safer working environment.

the process of a region changing to have more or larger cities, or urban areas

an apartment building, usually located in a city and meeting only the minimum safety and comfort standards

The residents of the _____ lived in dark rooms with poor air circulation and faulty plumbing.