Industrial Revolution

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Across
  1. 2. The use of machinery to automate tasks, increasing efficiency and production.
  2. 3. An economic system in which private individuals or businesses own capital goods and are responsible for their production and distribution.
  3. 9. A manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to increase efficiency.
  4. 13. The middle class, typically referring to those who own capital and are associated with industrial wealth.
  5. 15. The working class, particularly in reference to those who do not own the means of production.
  6. 16. A vessel powered by steam engines, enabling faster and more efficient maritime transport of goods and people.
  7. 19. The act of introducing new ideas, products, or methods, often driving technological advancement.
  8. 20. Jenny: A multi-spindle spinning frame that revolutionized the textile industry by allowing one worker to spin multiple threads simultaneously.
  9. 22. The movement of populations from rural areas to cities, often associated with industrial growth.
  10. 24. An invention that quickly and efficiently removed seeds from cotton fibers, greatly increasing cotton production.
  11. 25. The process of developing industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Down
  1. 1. Growth An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, often associated with industrialization.
  2. 4. The means by which goods and people are moved, including railroads, canals, and roads, which expanded during the Industrial Revolution.
  3. 5. Fabrics and cloth produced, particularly through the use of machinery during the Industrial Revolution.
  4. 6. Pertaining to the countryside, often characterized by agriculture and small populations.
  5. 7. An organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests, often advocating for better wages and working conditions.
  6. 8. A fossil fuel that became the primary energy source for steam engines and industrial machinery.
  7. 10. A machine that converts steam energy into mechanical work, pivotal in powering factories and transportation.
  8. 11. A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains, which transformed transportation and commerce during the Industrial Revolution.
  9. 12. A person who organizes and operates a business, taking on financial risks in the hopes of profit.
  10. 14. A large building where goods are manufactured using machinery and labor.
  11. 17. Production The manufacture of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines.
  12. 18. New devices or processes developed to solve problems or improve efficiency, such as the spinning jenny and the power loom.
  13. 21. The introduction of new technology, processes, or ideas that improve efficiency and productivity.
  14. 23. A machine that mechanized the weaving process, significantly increasing the speed and efficiency of textile production.