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Crash Course World History II: The Railroad Journey and the Industrial Revolution

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This episode looks at the relationship between the invention of the steam-powered engine and the Industrial Revolution. The railroad changed human perception of time and space by making long-distance travel much faster and easier. This era also ushered in many new advances in machinery and technology. Part of the "Crash Course World History II" series.

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Runtime: 12 minutes 30 seconds

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