The Industrial Revolution was a period that saw the rapid development of industry in Britain between the late 1700s and early 1800s. The revolution then began it’s spread to America which became known as the second Industrial Revolution between 1820 and 1870. The revolution was seen as mass production of manufactured goods, the growth of factories, the increased use of steamships and railroads, and the positive effect on the social and economic conditions of the society. While this was occurring, there was a rapid increase in employment opportunities due to many factories needing employees to operate them, which lead to the innovation of new products. Some of the innovations produced during the revolution were the telephone, X-Ray, light bulb,