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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution of the 1800s, a time of great growth in technologies and inventions, transformed rural societies into industrialized, urban ones.
Read more about Industrial RevolutionThe Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, when agricultural societies became more industrialized and urban. The transcontinental railroad, the cotton gin, electricity and other inventions permanently changed society.
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The Industrial Revolution of the 1800s, a time of great growth in technologies and inventions, transformed rural societies into industrialized, urban ones.
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The rise of mills and factories drew an influx of people to cities—and placed new demand on urban infrastructures.
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Beginning in the 19th century, advances in manufacturing revolutionize the American way of life.
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