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Railroads During The Industrial Revolution

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In the late 1700s, the Industrial Revolution began. This was a period of time when people called inventors invented machines that changed the everyday life (including work) of people. Even though there were different events and contraptions, the most significant of all was the improvement of the railroads. In 1829,during the Industrial Revolution, George Stephenson invented the steam-powered engine called The Rocket especially designed for the railroads. This powerful engine improved the efficiency of Britain's transportation due to the fact that it sped to 25.7 km per hour. Aside from that, the railroads had to be upgraded due to the new engine machine. This means the construction had offered many jobs for those who were in need. Last, superior
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