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Its population of about 500,000 was, however, gaining an expanding industrial base. In the early 18th century, the industries established during the reign of Elizabeth I experienced a new vigour.

In the late 18th century, the U.S. was primarily an ... and the introduction of powered machines, leading to the Industrial Revolution. The rise of factories brought about significant changes ...

The debate about whether the industrial revolution was a good or a bad thing for the Welsh language will probably last as long as Welsh itself. Modern industry started in the 18th century ...