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What term was used to describe the transformation from agrarian and handicraft economies to industrial urbanized ones in Europe and America during the 18th to 19th century?
What term was used to describe the transformation from agrarian and handicraft economies to industrial urbanized ones in Europe and America during the 18th to 19th century?
Who was the English economic historian who made the term 'Industrial Revolution' popular?
Who was the English economic historian who made the term 'Industrial Revolution' popular?
What underpinned the Industrial Revolution from the mid 18th century to the mid 19th century?
What underpinned the Industrial Revolution from the mid 18th century to the mid 19th century?
What contributed to industrialization by creating the steam engine, an integral machine to industrialization?
What contributed to industrialization by creating the steam engine, an integral machine to industrialization?
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What resulted from the increased use of machines over human or animal power in farming during the Industrial Revolution?
What resulted from the increased use of machines over human or animal power in farming during the Industrial Revolution?
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The Industrial Revolution
- The term used to describe the transformation from agrarian and handicraft economies to industrial urbanized ones in Europe and America during the 18th to 19th century is the Industrial Revolution.
Popularization of the Term
- The English economic historian who made the term 'Industrial Revolution' popular is unknown in the provided text, but it is widely attributed to Arnold Toynbee.
Underpinnings of the Industrial Revolution
- The Industrial Revolution from the mid 18th century to the mid 19th century was underpinned by technological innovations and investments in machinery and infrastructure.
Key Innovations
- James Watt contributed to industrialization by creating the steam engine, an integral machine to industrialization.
Effects on Agriculture
- The increased use of machines over human or animal power in farming during the Industrial Revolution resulted in increased food production, but also led to the displacement of rural workers and the growth of urban centers.
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Test your knowledge of the Industrial Revolution with this quiz! Explore the economic and industrial transformations of the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America. Learn about the shift from agrarian and handicraft economies to urbanized industrial ones, and discover the key historical figures associated with this pivotal period.
