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      • A vibrant industrial economy catapulted the nation to a world leader in mining and manufacturing; the agricultural sector overcame organizational and technological challenges to increase productivity; and the innovations in financial, accounting, and marketing methods laid the foundation for a powerful economy that would dominate the globe in the 20th century.
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  2. Apr 23, 2024 · Industrial Revolution, in modern history, the process of change from an agrarian and handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing. The process began in Britain in the 18th century and from there spread to other parts of the world, driving changes in energy use, socioeconomics, and culture.

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  3. Oct 29, 2009 · Modern historians often refer to this period as the First Industrial Revolution, to set it apart from a second period of industrialization that took place from the late 19th to...

  4. The transition from an agricultural to an industrial economy took more than a century in the United States, but that long development entered its first phase from the 1790s through the 1830s. The Industrial Revolution had begun in Britain during the mid-18th century, but the American colonies lagged far behind the mother country in part because ...

  5. The newer water-powered production lines proved more economical than horse-drawn production. In the late 19th century steam-powered manufacturing overtook water-powered manufacturing, allowing the industry to spread to the Midwest.

  6. The Industrial Revolution had a transformative impact on economic development in the 19th century. It revolutionized production methods, led to urbanization and the growth of factories, fostered capitalism, expanded global trade, and brought both positive and negative effects on society.

  7. By Bennett Sherry. The Industrial Revolution transformed life in Britain. But the transformation of the British economy had consequences for people in every corner of the world. Industrial connections. Though the Industrial Revolution started in Britain's factories, its innovations were entangled globally.