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Industrial Revolution - A transition to new manufacturing processes via machines.
- Was in Britain, then went global, in 1760-1840
- Marked a major turning point in human history by shifting economies from
agrarian to industrial, which led to urbanization, mechanization, global trade
expansion, and also profound social/environmental changes.
Steam Engine - An engine using steam to generate mechanical power.
- Started in Britain, in 1712 (Newcomen), improved in 1769 (Watt)
- Powered factories, trains, and ships, fueling industrial productivity, enabling
deeper mining and transport, and laying the groundwork for modern mechanical
engineering and transportation
Railroads - Tracks and trains for land transport
- Started in Britain, then went global, from the 1820s and onwards
- Revolutionized inland transportation by dramatically reducing travel time and
cost, stimulating industrial growth, territorial expansion, and the integration of
national markets and cultures.
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