1. Democracy

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3. DEMOCRACY
DEFINITION: a system of government by which political power is held & used by the people ; ruled by Popular Sovereignty (people have authority) ; Citizens exercise power by voting for leaders of their government ; Citizens have inalienable rights
EXAMPLE: Athens (direct democracy)
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Athens was the first civilization to empower their citizens by allowing them to have direct power through the democratic process.
(note: only native born, free men over 18 considered citizens.)
EXAMPLE: Rome (indirect democracy/ republic)
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Rome allowed for elected representatives to write laws on behalf of the people.

4. INDUSTRIALIZATION

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6. DEFINITION: The development of industries for the machine production of goods using resources such as water & coal power, iron ore, rivers, and harbors.
EXAMPLE: After going through the Enclosure Movement and the Agricultural Revolution, England is the first country to Industrialize.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Industrialization allows England to become technologically developed, and for rapid urbanization.
EXAMPLE: Due to the War of 1812, the United States realized it too could become a strong industrialized nation.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The industrialization of the United States is fueled by ingenuity, capitalism, and a large work force.