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Coal was an essential and major source during the time of the revolution. It was much faster then electricity was and was used to power steam engines. Coal helped power steam engines which was a big part of the the industrial revolution.
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In 1712 Thomas Newcome invented the steam engine used as a piston to help separate steam and water. This development was tinkered with and changed to be used differently during the beginning of the revolution. Thomas used the steam engine to raise water from mines so they could get coal. The steam engine helped dig deeper for coal, power factories and cities, transport goods , and was a cheaper and better way of doing things. (britannica.com)
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Labor and the way it worked was different before the Industrial Revolution. When machines were introduced , repetitive tasks and long hours of working on the machine were needed. This change in the labor system made people work longer and harder than what they were used to. The effects of this allowed the workers to get paid more before the industrial revolution. (loc.gov)
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Britain's Textile Industry changed over time caused a change of manufacturing. Goods were being manufactured and exported across the country rather than in general areas of where the goods were being made. Goods were able to be produced in factories by machines rather than hand managed at home. (courses.lumenlearning.com)
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The Spinning Jenny was invented by James Hargreaves in 1770. The spinning Jenny was a hand powered machine used for spinning wool or cotton. This invention was a big factor in the Textile industry in Britain and was a big impact in the revolution.
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The assembly was good way to save money and time in factories. The assembly line got work done faster and more efficiently in factories. This allowed for machines to make work more efficient and in a smaller period bringing the cost of manufacturing lower. The reason being , was because they used and burned much less coal while working faster.
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In 1799 the combination act perverted workers in England to bargain in groups or in unions to better pay and improve working conditions. This caused workers to go against the machine (Luddite movement) basically a riot. This made working environment harsh and dangerous in the factories.
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The railroad was a very useful and advanced way of transportation at the time of the Revolution. As many new inventions and manufactured goods were being made , they needed new ways to transport goods. The railroads were able to transport goods across the country and help spread the revolution farther and faster.
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These acts worked on better the communities in the factory and allowed women to work and get paid. The acts also offered school to children , factory codes applied to trades , and improved trades and jobs.
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Thomas Edison introduced electricity , or the light bulb to the world and shocked everyone. The invention of the lightbulb lead to many big changes around the world during the time of the revolution. Parliament used it in commercial areas like the central power system, and used it to power many machines later on. Using the steam boats , they were shipped to the U.S and spread around the world fast. This was one of the biggest impacts to the world and of the revolution.
