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Changes Before The Industrial Revolution

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From about 1750 to around 1830, a revolution started in England and spread to other parts of the world. The revolutinhad nothing to do with war or revolting against an unjust ruler. Instead, it was a revolution of ideas and industry. The invention of machines instantly changed the way people made goods. It also changed the way people lived and thought. This time of rapid change is known as the Industrial Revolution.

Before the Industrial Revolution, most items people needed were made by hand. Things like clothes, dishes or furniture, were handcraft one by one. This took a lot of time and skill. Most craftsmen worked out their homes. Many lived in the countryside. Towards the end of the 18th century, all of this began to change . Machines

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