The year 1760 is widely regarded as the start of the Industrial Revolution, although its origins can be traced back to earlier developments in agricultural practices and technology. This period marked a significant transformation in manufacturing processes, moving from hand production methods and agrarian economies to machine-based manufacturing and urbanization. The revolution began in Great Britain and eventually spread to other parts of the world, fundamentally altering economic structures and social conditions. Innovations such as the steam engine and mechanized textiles laid the groundwork for modern industrial society.