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It introduced the use of coal oil and natural gas as sources of fuel.

the spinning wheel to produce textiles, the water wheel used to power machinery and the steam engine were invented. These inventions aided in speeding up the production of manufactured items.
Answer:
The change in breastplates and helmets contribute to decline of the Roman Empire by weakening the the military. It weaken them because the removal of it promote laziness and negligence of training and the such. It also removes the protection against ranged weapons which caused many casualties.
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