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The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution marked a pivotal shift in manufacturing and transportation, characterized by groundbreaking inventions and societal change. British inventors like James Watt developed the steam engine in 1782, revolutionizing energy use, while George Stephenson designed the first steam train, The Rocket. The introduction of machines such as the Spinning Jenny accelerated cloth production, but also sparked resistance. Led by Ned Ludd, the Luddites protested against these machines, fearing job loss and societal disruption, highlighting the complex relationship between innovation and labor.

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The Industrial Revolution

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  1. The Industrial Revolution Stephanie A. Hultquist, M.Ed. World History

  2. British Inventors • First machines spun and wove cloth quickly • Spinning Jenny machine spun 16 threads simultaneously • Led by Ned Ludd, Luddites protested by smashing machines Lori Harvey

  3. Steam Power James Watt invented steam engine in 1782 George Stephenson designed steam train The Rocket Lori Harvey

  4. Coal Mining Lori Harvey

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