Refers to significant technological innovations and changes in manufacturing processes that occurred during the late 18th to early 19th centuries leading to increased industrialization and economic growth.
Related terms
Factory System: A method of manufacturing where goods are produced in large-scale factories using machinery and division of labor.
Steam Engine: An important invention during the Industrial Revolution that used steam power to generate mechanical energy, revolutionizing transportation and industry.
Mass Production: The production of goods on a large scale using standardized methods, allowing for greater efficiency and lower costs.
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