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Industrial Revolution
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Industrial Revolution
A period of rapid growth in the use of machines in manufacturing and production
Robber Barons
business tycoons who used unethical and often illegal business practices.
assembly line
a process used in manufacturing to ensure that there is no interruption in work
philanthropy
Charitable donation to public causes
Captains of Industry
a business leader who made a lot of money through by contributing positively to society (ex. Added jobs, philanthropy, increasing productivity)
income inequality
the unequal distribution of income
Monopoly
Complete control of a product or business by one person or group
Urbanization
the growth of cities
Child Labor
using children to work in factories and businesses
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