Industrial Revolution

Transition to new manufacturing processes using steam power, iron, and mechanization.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Began in Britain with mechanized textile mills and James Watt's improved steam engine of 1776.
• Shifted populations from farms to factory cities, transforming labor and daily life.
• Coal, iron, and railways drove unprecedented economic growth and global trade.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 1760 – 1840