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1st industrial revolution

  • Britain became worlds leading industrial country.
  • New industries were introduced; coal, mining, steel, wool, ship building, cotton etc.
  • Britain was called workshop of the world.
  • 1851 London hosts the great exhibition.

2nd industrial revolution

  • New inventions were being made eg; motor cars, bicycles, steam engine, water frame etc.
  • Electrical engineering is introduced
  • Children were cramped, underfed, being overworked and they were unhealthy in textile factories.
  • Germany and United States overtake Britain.
  • Lighter industries depend on older industries.
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