Chapter Overview
This chapter traces the origins and spread of the Industrial Revolution, beginning in Britain and later moving across Europe and the world. It explores how new technologies, industries, and urbanization reshaped economies and societies, marking a significant shift from agrarian to industrial modes of production.
Important Keywords
- Industrial Revolution: A period of major industrialization that began in the 18th century and changed how goods were produced.
- Factory System: A method of manufacturing using machinery and division of labor.
- Urbanization: The movement of people from rural areas to cities.
- Steam Engine: A key invention by James Watt that powered machines and transport.
- Capitalism: An economic system based on private ownership of the means of production.
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