I feel like there is a lot of emphasis on the invention of the wheel or is that just me? Why was it so revolutionary?
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A wheel enables much more efficient transport. Being able to transport goods and people farther means that communities can trade goods (and ideas!) more easily. More trade makes it possible for towns to specialize; a mining town might not have enough arable land to support a large population on its own, but if they can import food, then they can have more people mining. The net result is more resources becoming available.
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