Industrial revolution and industrialization

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND INDUSTRIALIZATION

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    1st stage of industrialization

    Characterized by the use of the steam engine and coal to move the machines. The main industries were textiles (wool and cotton), mining (coal) and the iron and steel industry.
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    Industrial Revolution in England

    Born in Great Britain in the middle of the 18th century. It was possible due to the existence of a liberal and not absolutist monarchy, which managed to avoid the panorama of revolutions that were spreading in other countries
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    2nd stage of industrialization

    Gave rise to the emergence of great industrial and economic powers such as Germany, France, the United States and Japan