<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  Explain the significance of the Industrial Revolution. Context: The Industrial Revolution was a pivotal era characterized by rapid industrialization and technological progress that revolutionized economies and societies globally.

8. Answer: [/INST]It marked a period of rapid industrialization and technological advancements that transformed economies and societies worldwide.</s>