Industrialization is the process of social and economic change that transforms a human group from a pre/industrial society into an industrial one. It is a part of a wider modernization process. Britain was industrialized first followed by the U.S.
Industrialization in Britain began in the late 18th century, focusing on textiles, while the U.S. started in the early 19th century with a more diverse range of industries. Both saw urbanization and changes in labor, but differed in government roles and timing. These differences and similarities shaped their respective economic and social landscapes.
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