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Manchester

Definition

Manchester is a city in northwest England known for being one of the world's first industrialized cities during Industrial Revolution due to its advancements in textile manufacturing.

Analogy

Imagine Manchester as an all-star player on a sports team who suddenly starts performing exceptionally well, catching everyone's attention. Just like this player revolutionizes their game with new skills (textile manufacturing), Manchester revolutionized industry with its innovative practices during Industrial Revolution.

Related terms

Textile Industry: This refers to industries related to production and processing of yarns and cloth or design and manufacture of clothing using these products. It’s like your home economics class where you learn how to sew clothes but on an industrial scale!

Factory System: A method of manufacturing using machinery and division of labor which was first adopted in Britain at beginning of Industrial Revolution in late 18th century; think about it as an assembly line at your favorite fast food restaurant where each worker has specific tasks to complete an order efficiently.

Trade Unions: These are organizations that represent workers' rights and interests; they're like protective older siblings who stand up for you when you need help or support at work.