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Nineteenth-century industrialization

Definition

Nineteenth-century industrialization refers to the widespread development of industries during the 1800s. It involved significant technological advancements, increased factory production, urbanization, and changes in social and economic structures.

Related terms

Mass production: The production of goods in large quantities using standardized methods.

Urbanization: The process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in cities rather than rural areas.

Labor conditions: Refers to the working conditions experienced by laborers during this period including long hours, low wages, unsafe environments etc.



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