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    later realised how profitable exportation might actually be and thus they agreed to send goods to nearby countries and allies. In 1781 James Watt‚ a Scottish engineer‚ patented a machine engine that used steam to power vehicles for long travels‚ although the first official and practical invention of the steam engine was in 1712‚ James Watts

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    trade‚ feudalism‚ free market‚ and a new scientific approach to farming. Other new technologies began to take affect in Britain that helped benefit the nation including the use of iron replaced the diminishing charcoal supply‚ the production of the steam engine and other important inventions‚ transportation technology‚ and a factory system. These new systems allowed for Britain to succeed and become a powerful nation. Western Industry Revolution The Scientific Revolution changed industrial productivity

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    realized the same thing happening in England could be applied to the United States. The Industrial Revolution in America began due to the advancing technology‚ powerful machines‚ and prime circumstances in New England. The new technology‚ such as the steam engine‚ allowed manufacturers to transport goods along rivers and canals in a much faster more effective manner. Next the cotton gin designed by Eli Whitney made removing seeds for cotton much easier and also producing a larger amount of cotton. Lastly

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    Started in Britain (UK) - Britain had ample minerals like coal/iron - Investments put into construction of roads‚ bridges‚ canals Jethro Tull - Invented the seed drill * To make sure seeds can germinate Richard Trevithick - Pioneered 1st steam machine powered locomotive on industrial rail line in S. Wales * Pulled 10 tons of ore/70 people @ 5mph Effects on Society - Urbanization: city development and movement of people to cities * In Britain - Life in Cities: * Factories

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    1700s. It is defined as the process of change from an agrarian‚ handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacture. This means a shift from the home to the factory‚ from the country to the city‚ from human or animal power to engines powered by fossil fuels (coal and‚ later‚ oil). The Industrial Revolution marks a major turning point in human history; almost every aspect of daily life was influenced in some way. The industrial Revolution eventually brought positive effects to

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    Industrial Revolution Economy QUESTIONS – 2005 – What do you understand by the term‚ industrial revolution? How do you account for its varying pace in Britain‚ France and Germany? 2006 – Highlight the variation in the pattern and pace of industrialization in Britain France and Germany between 1830-1914. 2009 – Describe the various factors which determined the divergent pace and pattern of industrialization in the 19th century. 2010 – In what ways was the experience of industrialization different

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    PART 1 TOPICS * INDUSTRY OF AUTOMOBILE * HISTORY OF BIKE ------------------------------------------------- THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY PROFILE INTRODUCTION Industry Profile The market of two wheelers is very wide and because of technology‚ new products (two- wheeler) with new features are introduced day by day. The level of competition is also very high in two wheeler market. So‚ because

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    Internal Combustion Engine Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the history of the four-stroke engine‚ how it works and some brief information to other types of engines. Thesis Statement: Internal combustion engines are very important to today ’s society‚ the four stroke engine is the most popular and important due to it long history of achievement and durability. I. Introduction 1. Attention getter- Imagine life without the engine‚ to be more specific the four-stroke engine or basic car

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    The Monastery and The Clock - Rhetorical Essay Time‚ is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in past‚ present‚ and future regarded as a whole. It can be argued that the steam engine is the most important machine developed in human history. Then again it can be argued that Megan Fox is the most amazing actress of all time. It’s the one who provides the most ethos that will win any argument. One can trace the roots of the Industrial Revolution all the way back to the Middle

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    Anush Sureshbabu  Mrs. Brienza  H Global Civilization Period 6  May 22‚ 2014   Did mechanization and the factory system set forth ideas and methods that led to future  change and development?  A New World: The Impact of the Factory System and Mechanization      The Industrial Revolution gave rise to the factory system and mechanization. These new  methods allowed countries such as Great Britain and the United States to keep up with demand  for goods and to produce goods at lower prices‚ ultimately beneficial to both companies and 

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