Industrial Revolution Technological Advancements

In perhaps one of the most critical turning points in the world's history, the Industrial Revolution ushered in an age of unparalleled technological advancements and economic expansion so immense, that its impact can still be felt today. Lasting from the late1800s until the1960s, the industrial age dramatically altered almost every facet of life. Beginning with the growth of the steal industry, which would later lead to led to the development of the first steam engines and the construction of improved shipping canals a new transportation infrastructure emerged. …