👉 Preindustrial is a concept that refers to an era or period in history when human societies and technologies were relatively primitive, lacking many of the conveniences and tools that are characteristic of later periods. This term was often used to describe the early stages of industrialization, which occurred after the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century. The preindustrial period saw a decline in trade, with goods being transported over long distances for transportation costs. People were primarily dependent on agriculture and hunting as
