industrial revolution
The industrial revolution refers to a period of rapid industrialization and technological advancements, typically occurring in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, marked by the shift from agrarian societies to mechanized mass production, leading to significant socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental changes.
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