The Industrial Revolution represented a seismic shift in the way societies organized production, fundamentally altering economies, technologies, and social structures.
At its core, the Industrial Revolution was marked by a series of technological innovations that dramatically changed the methods of production. Inventions like the steam engine, spinning jenny, power loom, and the development of more efficient iron and steel production techniques revolutionized industries such as textiles, mining, and manufacturing. These innovations mechanized and streamlined processes, leading to unprecedented levels of productivity.
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