Ch. 10 Vocab Review

Technology The application of scientific discoveries for practical use.

Turnpike A road that one must pay to use

Canal An artificial waterway

Lock Enclosure with gates at each end used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from level to level

Cotton Gin Machine that removed seeds from cotton fiber

Internal Improvements Federal projects to develop the nation’s transportation system

Disarmament Removal of weapons

Sectionalism Loyalty to a region

Census Official count of the population

Court Martial To try by a military court

Demilitarize To remove armed forces from an area

American System Policies devised to stimulate the growth of industry

Captial Money for investment

Free Enterprise The freedom of private businesses to operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation.

Factory System Bringing manufacturing steps together in one place to in to improve efficiency

Patent The legal right to an invention for a period of time

Interchangeable Parts Uniform pieces that can be made in large quantities to replace other identical pieces

Industrial Revolution Change from an agrarian society to one based on industry

Captialism An economic system based on private property and free enterprise.