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The British Industrial Revolution was a transformative era that shifted production from manual to mechanized manufacturing. Key figures like James Watt and Richard Arkwright led technological breakthroughs, such as the steam engine and water frame, which fueled economic growth and social change. This period also influenced global industrial practices and contributed to the expansion of the British Empire, leaving a lasting legacy on the modern world.
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James Watt's steam engine greatly improved power generation efficiency
James Hargreaves' spinning jenny revolutionized textile manufacturing
Richard Arkwright's water frame transformed textile production
The shift to industrialization led to the rise of factories and urbanization
The industrial revolution brought about profound socio-economic changes within Britain
The increase in mechanized production led to higher output and efficiency, expanding domestic and international markets
James Watt's steam engine significantly advanced power generation
Richard Arkwright's water frame revolutionized textile manufacturing
George Stephenson's development of the steam locomotive transformed transportation
British technological innovations, such as the steam engine and mechanized manufacturing, became benchmarks for industrial development globally
The industrial revolution spurred the growth of international trade, with British manufactured goods being exported globally and raw materials imported more efficiently
The industrial revolutions of other nations, such as the United States and China, were influenced by British industrialization and colonialism, leading to distinct industrial paths
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Key inventions in British Industrial Revolution
Steam engine by James Watt, spinning jenny by James Hargreaves.
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Impact of industrialization on society
Rise of factories, urbanization, socio-economic changes.
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Industrial Revolution time frame
Late 18th to early 19th centuries.
