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The Industrial Revolution, which began in the second half of the

18th century, produced a major economic, social and technological

transformation that would spread to the rest of the world. As a

result of these changes, there was an exodus from rural regions to

growing big cities, which needed labor for the new industry.

Therefore, new social classes appeared. Developments in transport

were also key. The improvements in freight and passenger

transport contributed to the birth of leisure, new forms of

entertainment and travel. People travelled mainly by train, taking

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