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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution is the term for the period of cumulative innovation that began in Britain during the 18th century. It is characterized by a wave of technological advances and organizational changes that transformed the economy from being primarily agricultural and craft-based to one centered on commerce and industry.
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