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The Industrial Revolution: The Steam Engine (1:09)
By the late 1700s, the coal powered steam engine was widely used in English factories. Its operation, based on valve-piston action, was a great advancement for its time, further increasing industrial productivity.
The Industrial Revolution: Into the Twentieth Century (1:45)
The first Industrial Revolution that began more than 250 years ago in England has evolved greatly into the 20th century. As a result, a mostly rural life has given way to a more modern, if not hectic, way of life in the industrialized world. Today,... More »
The Industrial Revolution: Improved Transportation (1:25)
As the Industrial Revolution advanced, new forms of transportation appeared--creating more traffic on roads and waterways--to move finished goods to market. Canal barges, steam engines and steam-powered ships made their debut at this time.
The Industrial Revolution: The Development of Cities (2:14)
As industry grew in England, industrial cities became overcrowded, polluted and unhealthy places to live and work. Gradually, however, the 19th century brought social improvements to workers, and they began to prosper.
The Industrial Revolution: Coal and Iron (1:01)
As the Industrial Revolution in England progressed, the interdependence of coal and iron grew. Nearly all machines were made from iron, and so the need for more coal for iron-making, heating and machine manufacturing increased.
