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What was the Industrial revolution?

What was the Industrial revolution?

The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid industrialization in the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

During this period, traditional production methods were replaced by new and improved machines, which allowed for larger-scale production of goods.

The introduction of new technologies such as steam-powered machines and the use of new raw materials such as iron, steel, and petroleum, helped revolutionize the manufacturing process.

Improvements in transportation, such as the development of the steam locomotive and the use of canals, also helped facilitate the spread of industrialization.

The Industrial Revolution led to the expansion of factories and the growth of urban areas as workers migrated to these cities in search of employment.

The growth of the textile industry was particularly important, as it helped to create a large demand for cotton, which in turn spurred the development of the Southern economy.

In addition, the Industrial Revolution saw the emergence of the capitalist system, which allowed for the accumulation of wealth and power by the industrial elite.

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