HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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it decreased population in non-industry nations for years
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it allowed independence in the West
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it established the wealthy economies
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it prevented urbanization
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Industrial Revolution first spread to America after being smuggled out of Britain by Samuel Slater who immigrated to the United States during the 18th Century. He opened a textile mill in the Black River Valley in Rhode Island powered by his smuggled steam engine.
Detailed explanation-2: -One of the triggers was the unusually high growth in the population which set in around the middle of the 18th century and produced a gigantic reservoir of workers. At the same time new, more efficient methods of production became necessary in order to supply the basic needs of so many people.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Industrial Revolution brought about sweeping changes in economic and social organization. These changes included a wider distribution of wealth and increased international trade. Managerial hierarchies also developed to oversee the division of labor.
Detailed explanation-4: -The new jobs for the working class were in the cities. Thus, the Industrial Revolution began the transition of the United States from a rural to an urban society. Young people raised on farms saw greater opportunities in the cities and moved there, as did millions of immigrants from Europe.