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What where 4 causes and 4 affects of the industrial revolution?

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Historians have identified several causes for the Industrial Revolution, including: the emergence of capitalism, European imperialism, efforts to mine coal, and the effects of the Agricultural Revolution.

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Causes: the emergence of capitalism, European imperialism, efforts to mine coal, and the effects of the Agricultural Revolution.
Effects: child labor, discrimination against women, poor living conditions for workers, and the production of goods
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