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The '''Industrial Revolution''' is the process of change from an agrarian and handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing. This process began in Britain in the 18th century and from there spread to other parts of the world.
'''The Industrial Revolution''' was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Great Britain, continental Europe, and [[America]], that occurred during the period from around 1760 to about 1820–1840, broader 1733-1913.


There were several other "revolutions" associated with this, including the [[Scientific Revolution]] and the [[Agricultural Revolution]]. The causes are controversial and extensively debated.
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Less politically aspects include argued [[race]] aspects. See also [[Race and intelligence]].
 
Another less politically correct aspect is argued [[eugenic]] causes. See also [[Eugenics#Eugenics_and_the_Industrial_Revolution|Eugenics: Eugenics and the Industrial Revolution]]
 
Still another is argued [[dysgenic]] consequences, as discussed in the [[Dysgenics]] article.
 
==External links==
=== Encyclopedias ===
*[https://www.britannica.com/event/Industrial-Revolution Encyclopedia Britannica: Industrial Revolution]
*[https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/modern-europe/british-and-irish-history/industrial-revolution Encyclopedia.com: Industrial Revolution]
 
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Latest revision as of 12:33, 5 February 2024

The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Great Britain, continental Europe, and America, that occurred during the period from around 1760 to about 1820–1840, broader 1733-1913.

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