<human>:  What is the history of the industrial revolution?
<bot>: The Industrial Revolution began in Europe in the late 18th century and was characterized by the transition from manual labor and production to machine-aided production. It led to economic growth, advances in technology, improved living standards, and the introduction of new manufacturing processes. The Industrial Revolution began in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland with the mechanization of the textile industry, the development of iron-making techniques, and increased use of steam power. It spread to other parts of Europe, and then to North America, Japan and other countries. By the early 20th century, the industrial revolution had reshaped much of the world. It had created a new economic system based on mass production and the further development of technology. The Revolution spurred a large population shift from rural areas to cities and the emergence of a powerful capitalist class. It also changed the way goods were produced and traded, and spurred a wide range of reforms and inventions.