The Industrial Revolution is widely considered to have led to modern globalization. It brought significant advancements in technology, transportation, and communication, which radically changed the global economy and interconnected various regions and nations. The rapid growth of international trade, transportation, and communication networks facilitated the exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across different parts of the world, leading to the integration of local and regional economies into a global economic system. This process of globalization has continued and accelerated over the past century due to advancements in transportation and communication technology, political developments, and changes in global economic policies.
