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    machines began to replace simple tools like shovels or plows. The technology of the Industrial Revolution changed America by making it more efficient to create and distribute goods and people throughout the country. For example‚ innovative machinery like railroads‚ canals‚ mechanical reapers‚ and many others was created to replace less complicated inventions like corduroy roads. Before the Industrial Revolution‚ most people created their own goods on farms and almost never purchased anything that

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    DBQ on American Revolution The American Revolution fundamentally changed American society in many different ways. Americans gained independence from Great Britain and began to govern themselves democratically and deal with their own dilemmas like slavery‚ internal revolts and rights of different groups of people without foreign interference. They utilized farming as the main labor but trade and manufacturing also picked up due to the end of mercantilism and the Navigation Laws. After the Revolution

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    Just like everything in the world there are pros and cons about everything. The Industrial Revolution was no exception.  There were lots of bad things that came with it‚ but at the same time it also brought many good things. For instance‚ prior to the Industrial Revolution people worked at home farms‚ and small workshops.  Textiles were primarily made of wool and were hand spun. But since the invention of the spinning wheel‚ cotton was produced much  quicker. (Man-Made)  It was this types of invention

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    The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new ways to manufacture goods in the 18th century. In Britain there were several factors that lead to its being the leader in industrialization. The first major reason Britain was the leader of industrialization is they are politically and economically stable. The middle class‚ the Bourgeoisie‚ learned how to handle money‚ trade and manage a business properly. This would guide the way to financial stability. The reason for political stability is there

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    Editorial Kevin Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid development between 1780 and 1830 in Europe during which machine production replaced hand manufacturing and the work force was concentrated in factories. Industrial Revolution deserves its name because it completely changes the factory system‚ which mean from handmade factory to machine made factory. Agricultural Revolution led to Industrial Revolution and made Industrial deserve its name. Inclosure Act was the important part in the Agricultural

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    Spaceflight’s Impact on Society and Technology In this paper I will be examining the technological and societal implications of space flight‚ its effects in our society‚ the environment and other technologies. I propose that spaceflight as a technology has furthered our understanding and knowledge of not only space but also has advanced the field of science more than any other scientific endeavor. No technology in human history has created as much innovation than that of spaceflight. I intend to

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    However‚ although it is evident that the Industrial Revolution had resulted in political changes‚ economic and social facets of the world were also considerably affected. The economic and social changes contributed towards a domino effect that eventually affected politics. The technological developments achieved by the Industrial Revolution had facilitated trading activities that affected the balance of power amongst the European powers as well as the political structure of nations. Economic strength

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    of the 18th century up until the 19th century‚ the Industrial Revolution changed the world. All of the changes began in Great Britain. This was due to many factors. The Agricultural Revolution that was going on during this time gave many new technologies to improve the life of its citizens. Great Britain also had an abundance of natural resources‚ available capital and political support for innovation. With the start of the agricultural revolution‚ many new technologies were introduced into Europe

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    people other than themselves. It was until the industrial revolution that the potential for large protests and strikes could occur because it concentrated workers and gave them a clear enemy whether it was the manager or the owner of the facility. This trend of having the industrial revolution as a significant requirement to strike is evident in both Europe and the United States. Although a decent number of other strikes had happened throughout American history few of them were against employers since

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    Between the 18th and 19th century‚ the Industrial Revolution was a significant period. Agriculture‚ transport‚ industry and communication these are some of the major changes during the Industrial Revolution. During the Industrial Revolution Agriculture and its effect on Quality of life and Economy was significantly important during this time. Paragraph 1: Before the Industrial Revolution‚ farmers were very important to their rural towns because they were the only ones growing food to feed not only

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