How might new innovations have enabled European countries to dominate other countries or regions?

The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain in the middle of the 18th century marked the beginning of a technological gap that would define the political landscape of the world in favor of the European nations. This period supposed the creation of many devices that improved not only these regions economical activities but also the military, as European navies were able to settle in many parts throughout the world with relative ease. Improvements in weaponry gave Europeans the edge when it came to conflicts with locals in different parts of the world.