Machine
equipment that has several parts, each with a definite function that performs a particular task
Mass Production
produce large quantities by an automated mechanical process.
Industry
activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories
Consumer
a person who purchases goods and services for personal use
Raw Material
the basic material from which a product is made
Factory
a building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled by machine
Textile
a type of cloth or woven fabric
Urbanization
the growth of cities and the migration of people into them
Capitalism
an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit
Pollution
introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful effects
Invest
to spend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result
Political Stability
the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage to the current government
Economic Inequality
difference in the amount of wealthy individuals possess
Child Labor
the use of children in industry or business, especially when illegal or considered inhumane
Steam Power
power that is applied to an engine by the force of steam
Agricultural Revolution
a period of technological improvement and increased crop productivity
Enclosure
an area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier
Crop Rotation
system of rotating crops to reduce soil erosion