Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization and technological advancements that began in the late 18th century and continued into the early 19th century. It laid the foundation for many innovations during the early to mid-20th century.
Assembly Line: A manufacturing process where a product is divided into separate tasks performed by different workers along a moving assembly line. This method greatly increased production efficiency during this time period.
Mass Production: The large-scale production of goods using standardized designs and techniques. Mass production allowed for more affordable consumer products and faster technological advancements.