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The British Industrial Revolution resulted in major technological, socioeconomic, and cultural change. British capitalists had the technological means, government encouragement and an existing trade network needed to industrialize. The Industrial Revolution systemically altered the organization of industry. The Industrial Revolution has led to urbanization, imperialism, socialism and communism. The Industrial Revolution was replicated globally; some nations became wealthy, while others became comparatively poorer. Even today, some nations are just now undergoing industrialization.

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Bristol, London Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester Leeds, Nettlesworth Birmingham Industrial Revolution Cities of Interest
 
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