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  The start of technology. Stone tool and fire were used.
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  Metal tools were used.
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  Iron was used for tools.
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  Life was centered around farms. Goods were handcrafted.
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  Cities grew as people moved closer to their work in factories. Goods were mass produced.
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  Computers allow for the storage, retrieval, manipulation and communication of huge quantities of data.