Fill in the Blanks 3.4. The industrial revolutionsOnline version If the steam machine originated the first industrial revolution, the electric motor the second one, and the programmable logic controllers the third one, what defines the fourth industrial revolution are the cyber-physical systems. by Plácido Romero Sanjuán 1 First States Europe Great Britain textile 18th limited classes United America transport 19th–20th Japan steam The Industrial Revolution ( ? 19th centuries ) began in and then spread across and to the and . The invention of the engine led to improvements in and agriculture . The , iron and steel , and metalworking industries developed . The benefits were to the upper and middle . 2 development society 1870 line production coal 1890–1914 electricity businesses transport The Second Industrial Revolution ( ? 1970 ) took place as a result of the of . It included the emergence of the chemical industry , new means of , and mass using the assembly . Large banks and developed . Mass consumption of manufactured goods spread throughout . 3 petroleum alternative produce 1973 Third globalisation Computer production communications 1985 The Industrial Revolution ( late 20th ? 21st centuries ) was the result of the oil crisis of and . Increased prices led to the search for energy . - controlled and automated allowed companies to in response to demand . Improvements in , such as the Internet , led to . 4 education adapt invest developed nanotechnology cybersecurity Fourth artificial employees efficiency Companies availability The Industrial Revolution ( 21st century ) has as a result of the of big data and intelligence . Production lines use robots , and 3D printers . Industries aim to improve . They in technology , and excellence un their workforce . The Internet provides wider access to . look for who are able to to constant change .