. Explain the significance of the Industrial Revolution

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution transformed economies that had been based on agriculture and handicrafts into economies based on large-scale industry, mechanized manufacturing, and the factory system. New machines, new power sources, and new ways of organizing work made existing industries more productive and efficient.

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germany had to pay all damages related to the war.

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germany had to take sole responsibility for the war.