The Industrial Revolution contributed to significant technological changes in society, including the development of machinery and the rise of factories. Innovations such as the spinning jenny, steam engine, and power loom revolutionized manufacturing processes, drastically increasing production rates. Transportation advancements, like the steam locomotive and canals, improved trade efficiency. These changes transformed economies from agrarian to industrial, sparking urbanization as labor shifted towards factories. Additionally, the introduction of new technologies affected daily life, altering everything from communication to the availability of goods, thus laying the groundwork for the modern economy.