Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization that occurred during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, resulting in major advancements in manufacturing processes and technology.
Cotton gin: A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 that revolutionized cotton production by efficiently separating cotton fibers from their seeds.
Steam engine: An invention by James Watt that harnessed steam power to operate machinery, leading to improvements in transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture.