industrial revolution
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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
- 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.
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