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Ch.19 A New Industrial Economy
Farming in Texas leads to the growth of industries
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History
7th Grade
04/05/2009

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[image] By- Product
Definition
something produced in addition to the main product
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[image] Scrip
Definition
money issued by a commpany that could be spent only at the company store
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[image] Fossil Fuel
Definition
a nonrenewable resource of energy underground
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[image] Strip Mining
Definition
a method of mining that strips away layers of earth and rock
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[image] Quarry
Definition
an open pit from which stone is obtained by digging, cutting , or blasting
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[image] Wage Earner
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a person who is regularly paid for his or her labor or services
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[image] Labor Union
Definition
association of workers formed to gain better wages and working conditions
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[image] Strike
Definition
employees stopping work until demands are met
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