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industrial revolution

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/ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
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the period of time in the 18th and 19th centuries that machines were used for the first time for mass production of goods, started in Britain

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  • The Industrial Revolution transformed society by introducing machinery and steam power to manufacturing processes.
  • The textile industry was one of the first to undergo significant changes during the Industrial Revolution.
  • The invention of the steam engine by James Watt was a pivotal moment in the Industrial Revolution.
  • Urbanization and mass migration from rural areas to cities were prominent features of the Industrial Revolution.
  • The Industrial Revolution brought about profound economic, social, and technological changes that continue to shape the modern world.