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The Industrial Revolution was a transformative period, primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries, during which agrarian, rural societies in Europe and North America became industrial and urban. This shift was defined by the replacement of hand-production methods with machines, the use of new energy sources like steam power and coal, and the concentration of production in factories. Key Developments
Mechanization of Production: Goods that were once crafted individually by hand began to be mass-produced by machines. The textile industry was the first to be mechanized with inventions like the spinning jenny and power loom.
New Power Sources: The development and refinement of the steam engine by figures like James Watt provided a powerful, reliable energy source that could be used to power factories, mills, and new modes of transportation like railways and steamboats. This led to a massive increase in demand for coal.
Factory System: The rise of large factories replaced the "cottage industry" or domestic system. This new organization of work introduced a greater division of labor, specialization of tasks, and the use of standardized, interchangeable parts, which dramatically increased efficiency and output.
Innovations in Materials and Transportation: Innovations like Abraham Darby's method for smelting iron ore with coke made iron production cheaper and more efficient, enabling the construction of large machines, bridges, and the expansion of the railroad industry.
Communication Advances: The latter part of the era saw significant advances in communication, including the invention of the commercial telegraph system and the telephone. 
Societal Impact
The Industrial Revolution had profound and lasting effects on society:
Urbanization: Millions of people migrated from rural areas to burgeoning industrial cities in search of work, leading to rapid urbanization.
Economic Changes: It increased the overall wealth in the world and helped create a larger middle class.
Social Challenges: The rapid changes brought significant challenges, including overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions in cities, pollution, and harsh working conditions for the working class.
Labor Reforms: The poor working conditions, long hours, and low wages (including widespread child labor) led to social protests (such as the Luddite movement) and eventually fueled the formation of labor unions, which advocated for improved conditions and worker protections through new laws and regulations. 
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