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The Industrial Revolution: A Catalyst for Global Trade
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What was the primary driver of the Industrial Revolution?
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The invention of the steam engine
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The steam engine, invented by Thomas Savery in 1698 and improved by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, provided a new source of power that could be used to drive machinery. This led to the development of factories and the mechanization of production.