What is capitalism?
An economic system based on private ownership
What was the enclosure movement?
Wealthy landowners fencing off their land, forcing small farmers out
What is a labor union?
Group of workers who band together to seek better working conditions
What is the idea that the government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs?
Laissez-Faire
Define urbanization
The rapid growth of cities as people move to be near factories
Why did workers move from the countryside to cities?
to live closer to their jobs in factories
What is a tenement?
Large multi-family housing, apartment living for working class
What did James Watt contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
He invented/improved on the steam engine
Why did children enter the workforce?
To help support their families
Was the diverse geography/landscape an advantage or disadvantage to Patriot soldiers?
Advantage - They knew the area and the British did not.
