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The industrial revolution in England and Western Europe more than two centuries ago was triggered by some key scientific and technological advances. What were these advances ?

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`to` Some responsible advances for industrial revolution are as followings :
(i) Steam engine by James Watt in 1769.
(ii) "Flying Shuttle" by John Key and "Power Loom" by Cartright.
(iii) Safety lamp by Humphry Davy for safe work in mines.
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