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The origins, development, and consequences of Industrialization

1769 Steam Engines
====The Industrialization of the 18th century was an important progress that changed the economy and technology of Europe. In fact, Industrialization of the 18th century was basically originated from steam engines, improved by James Watt - a talented young Scot - in 1769. The Industrial Revolution spread across Europe more quickly through the improvement of steam power. By 1780's, the steam engines were practical success in Britain because they were the most fundamental advances in technology. The progress of steam power paved a pathway to the production of coals and other important goods as well. Furthermore, the steam engines brought new inventions and better economic changes that transformed the society to a well developed and industrialized community. Also, the new inventions regarding the steam engines were a big step towards the new world. Steam power led to new advanture that improved people's economic lives.====

Works Cited:

McKay, John, Bennett Hill, and John Buckler. //A History of Western Society//. 7th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.