This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Westward Expansion & Industrialization has 39 clues. Answers range from 5 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
a period in the 1700s in which machine-production of goods increased
large fields enclosed by fences or hedges
an improved process of planting on a different field each year
resources needed to produce goods and services that the Industrial revolution required
large buildings where production took place
city building and movement of people to cities
social class made up of skilled workers, professionals, business people, and wealthy farmers
rights of ownership in a business which lends a profit to the holder
wrote The Wealth of Nations in 1776
German journalist who invented Marxism, a radical form of socialism
a complete form of socialism in which all means of production are owned by the people
when workers refuse to work
one of the first scientific farmers. Invented seed drill in 1701
invented the flying shuttle which doubled the work a weaver could do in a day
a machine that used water to spin a wheel to drive machines
a mythical worker who the Luddites were names after
act in 1819 which restricted working age and hours
the policy of extending a country’s rule over many other lands
act in 1847 that limited the workday to ten hours
a farmer who rents the land they farm
a farmer who invented machines to make farming easier
A person who organizes and manages a business
undeveloped country land
people who opposed new technology and attacked factories
spying
a business owned by stockholders who share profits but are not responsible for debts
the policy of letting owners of an industry set working conditions without government interference
philosophy that people should judge things based on their usefulness
voluntary group of workers in labor associations
women had to work in factories but were paid one third of what men were paid
seeds when they sprout
machine that pulls out cotton seeds
cities or large towns
disease causing diarrhea and dehydration
being able to survive without outside aid
single control of supplier service
industries privately owned by the community
industry regulated by the community
working class people