Which buddhist concept states that an individual is punished or rewarded depending on the nature of his or her actions?

Karma: is a transcendent energy (invisible and immeasurable) that is generated from the acts of people. Also known as a spirit of justice and / or balance. It is a central belief in the doctrine of Buddhism.

Generally karma is interpreted as a cosmic "law" of retribution, or of cause and effect. It refers to the concept of "action" understood as that which causes the beginning of the cycle of cause and effect. According to karma, each of the successive reincarnations would be conditioned by the acts performed in previous lives.

the industrial revolution pushed the world into modern industrialization. it changed the course of history profoundly. it caused rapid urbanization and pushed cities and countries into development. the industrial revolution began in great britain with a series with new inventions which led to the creation of machines and mass production.

this caused the country to gain wealth and money and become an international superpower. it improved transportation and manufacturing inside the country, pushed people to live in urban areas and britain to become the most powerful nation in the world for a while.