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Assume that electric motors are developed earlier. Lets say the mid 18th century, instead of the 1830s - we’ll say that all the developments along the way happen just a bit quicker. Assume, also, that steam engines are developed later - all the developments along the way happen just a bit slower.

What might industrialization look like?

I imagine less focused on Britain, which made sich strides in industrialization due to the convergent factors that stimulated steam engine development. We might see an even greater focus pn piedmont areas, since water power is a bit more useful for longer - you’ll stull have to rely on fast flowing rivers br can transmit the power much further away.

We also will likely see various electrical inventions earlier, lightbulbs being one of the more obvious.
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