One of the major events that occurred at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the English cloth-making industry was

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The invention of the steam engine by James Watt revolutionized the textile industry by allowing textile factories to be located anywhere, not just near rivers for water power. The steam engine also led to the development of other forms of machinery, like power looms, that could mass-produce textiles faster and cheaper than before. This was a major catalyst for the growth of the textile industry and the overall Industrial Revolution. Unionization and minimum wage laws did not come until much later in response to the exploitation and poor working conditions that arose during the early stages of industrialization.

One of the Major Events That Occurred at the Beginning