The Rise of Industrialization

3. – The presence of harmful substances in the environment, common in industrial cities.
4. – A form of energy that powers lights, machines, and other devices; a major driver of industrial progress.
6. – A new method, idea, or invention that changes the way people live or work.
11. Process – A method of making steel quickly and cheaply, invented in the 19th century.
12. Labor – Workers from other countries who provided the labor force for factories, railroads, and construction.
13. – A person who moves from one country to another, often for work or a better life.
14. Boom – A period of rapid economic growth and high productivity.
17. – Tracks and trains used for transporting goods and people across long distances.
18. – A strong, flexible metal used for building railroads, bridges, and skyscrapers.
19. – The growth of cities as people move from rural areas to work in factories and industry.

1. – A very tall building made possible by steel construction and elevators.
2. – Relating to farming or rural life; a society based on agriculture.
5. Edison – Inventor known for developing the electric light bulb, power stations, and other technologies.
6. – The process of developing industries in a country on a wide scale; using machines and new technology to produce goods.
7. – When too many people live in a small area, often causing poor living conditions.
8. Union – An organization of workers that seeks to improve wages, hours, and working conditions.
9. – A work stoppage by employees to demand better conditions or pay.
10. Oil – John D. Rockefeller’s company that controlled much of the oil industry in the U.S.
15. – A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured using machines.
16. – Complete control over an industry or the supply of a product by a single company.