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guilds group of craftsmen or artisans who set a standard for
corvee where people are forced to work without pay, not
Vingtieme a 20% tax in France used during war times and when
Hobereaux rural nobles in France, often fell out of favor
Pugachev's Rebellion largest revolt in Russian history, set
Higglers I believe these are the people who sold meat from the
Protoindustrialization the new term for the cottage
John Kay invented the flying shuttle
Hargreaves invented the spninning Jenny. This
Crompton spinning mule, inspired by the deficiencies of
Arkwright the water frame. acquired a capacity of several
Cartewright power loom meant to replace hand-loom weavers but
War of Jenkin's Ear a conflict between Great Britain and Spain
asiento this is what the West-African slave trade was called.
Mestizos Spanish Middle class
Creoles These are people of Spanish blood
Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations basis for modern economics, against mercantilism, (laissez faire)
Russia had the greatest poplation growth during the "population explosion" of the 18th century.
Group vs individual Individual rights were extremely rare in european society since almost all judgements on you were based on class and background so people were just treated as members of a certain group such as class rather than someone that is their own person
by sword/robe ways by which one could become a noble
banalities people could donate money to the king in france and then not have to pay taxes giving the higher social status, put France in debt for long run and made old nobles bad
7 years war This war lasted from 1756-1763. It involved Britain Prussia, Hanover, and Portugal against France, Russia, Naples, Sweden, and Spain
Homes of the Cottage Industry It was a tiny cottage with small windows and little space. It was often a single room that served as a kitchen, workshop, and bedroom. There were only a few pieces of furniture, of which the weaver's loom (or whatever profession they were) was the largest and most important. In the cottage there were also spinning wheels, tubs for dying cloth and washing raw wool, and carding pieces to comb and prepare the raw material.
Latin American Economy After decline in 17th century, silver mining greatly recovered and in 1800 spanish America accounted for half the worlds silver production. A class of wealthy Creole merchants arosse to handle this trade, which often relied on smuggled goods from Great Britian
Navigation Acts Result of English desire to increase both military power and private wealth. Cromell made the first act in 1651
Potato 1 acre can feed a family of six and an animal for a year. easy to grow, Rich in Vitamin C, B, and potassium, replenish nitrogen
Defense from foreign threat Smith's first governmental duty
maintain civil order (police and courts) Smith's second governmental duty
Public Works Smith's third governmental duty
population increase large families, potato, better utilities
Gaming laws only landed gentry were allowed to hunt, wanted to subjugate peasants by not letting them hunt
Jethro Tull He advocated using horses to plow fields. He invented the seed drill which helped plant seeds. He pushed for selective breeding in farm animals.
Charles Townshend He pushed for the use of turnips in crop rotations. This put vitamins and minerals back into the soil so other crops could be grown later.
Vermuyden A dutch engineer that pioneered draing systems. This allowed more land to made usable so more crops could be planted.
Bakewell and Coke selective breeding in England
Young Farmer's Letters to the People of England, and Farmer's Calendar

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Created December 4, 2007
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  1. Hargreaves → invented the spninning Jenny. This - 2 misses
  2. Hobereaux → rural nobles in France, often fell out of favor - 1 miss
  3. Cartewright → power loom meant to replace hand-loom weavers but - 1 miss
  4. Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations → basis for modern economics, against mercantilism, (laissez faire) - 1 miss
  5. Group vs individual → Individual rights were extremely rare in european society since almost all judgements on you were based on class and background so people were just treated as members of a certain group such as class rather than someone that is their own person - 1 miss
  6. Homes of the Cottage Industry → It was a tiny cottage with small windows and little space. It was often a single room that served as a kitchen, workshop, and bedroom. There were only a few pieces of furniture, of which the weaver's loom (or whatever profession they were) was the largest and most important. In the cottage there were also spinning wheels, tubs for dying cloth and washing raw wool, and carding pieces to comb and prepare the raw material. - 1 miss
  7. Defense from foreign threat → Smith's first governmental duty - 1 miss