Industrial Revolution refers to the explosion of manufacturing involving new technology and new energy resources, in the late 18th centrury.
Explanation:
The industrial revolution was a watershed event in the history of mankind. The revolution started in Great Britain and was not instantaneous as is thought to be, but a continuous period of innovations, inventions and discoveries.
The period saw humans initially harnessing the animal power for performing work (e.g. mule, horses) which later changed into steam and then fossils (e.g. coal). The period also saw the establishment of industries which has breakthrough over the earlier practice of workers working in their homes.
Textiles were at the foremost in utilising the opportunity provided by the Industrial revolution and perpetuating the colonialism in colonised countries (e.g. as in India)
