That is when the steam-powered locomotives were developed and the first railroad delivered goods at astonishing speeds. ... The catalyst or spark to light the economic rocket of the world and cause it to soar sky high was the effect of the Industrial Revolution. ...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

New inventions like the sewing machine helped speed up spinning, weaving, and sewing. ... Without the invention of electricity and the lightbulb, we would still be using candles as the only source for light. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Working around loud machines by candle light for 12 hours a day, 6 days a week reeked havoc on still developing eyes and ears. ... The clocks at some factories seemed to speed up during lunch hour, then slow down around 8 pm. # The stories told by Robert Blincoe, a former child laborer were filled with vicisious punishments that bordered on torture. ...

• Word Count: 1647
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School