Significant changes in society that can occur due to factors such as technological advancements, cultural shifts, economic developments, or political movements.
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Industrial Revolution: A period marked by rapid industrialization, leading to significant changes in agriculture, manufacturing processes, and urbanization during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Civil Rights Movement: A social movement advocating for equal rights for African Americans in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Women's Suffrage Movement: The fight for women's right to vote that gained momentum in the late 19th century and resulted in constitutional amendments granting suffrage to women.