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What were the two stages of British industry before the 19th century? What were the main features of the second stage

Stage 1: "Proto-industrialization": rapid development of artisanal workshops; involvement of merchants; use of wage labor.

Stage 2 : The Industrial Revolution (industrialization) Characteristics: production by large machines; need for large amounts of capital; formation of two classes, the industrial bourgeoisie and the industrial proletariat.