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The industrial revolution in England and western Europe more than two centuries ago was triggered by some key scientific and technological advances. What were these advance?

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Before 1750 A.D.When Industrial revolution took place, simple tools and machines were used. But, industrial revolution brought new machinery.

Some of these outstanding advances of Industrial revolution were:

(a) Powerloom: It was invented in 1785 A.D. by Carl Wright. It used steam power for spinning and weaving.

(b) Steam Engine: It was invented in 1769 A.D. by James watt. It made possible setting of industries in the interior of country,far away from river bank.

(c) Spinning Genny: It was invented in 1764 A.D. by Hargreaves. It speeded up the spinning work.

(d) Flying shuttle : It was invented by John key. It speeded up weaving.

(e) Safety lamp: It was invented by Sir Humphry Davy.It was safely used in mines.

(f) Balast furnace: It enabled industries to produce steel Cheaply.

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