Profiles significant U.S. business events from 1944 to 1974 that are considered turning points, providing an event summary, description of impact, annotated bibliography, and cross-references for each.
Profiles significant U.S. business events from 1897 to 1942 that are considered turning points, providing an event summary, description of impact, annotated bibliography, and cross-references for each.
investigate how science and technology changed the world
Mooney, Carla
2011
An exploration of the Industrial Revolution that introduces individuals who led the revolution, looks at the impact of their innovations, and features twenty-five activities designed to help children understand how science and technology transformed society.
A brief analysis of the rise of the Industrial Age in Great Britain and America, discussing such topics as immigrant and slave labor, child labor laws, and labor unions.
Traces the history of laws that were passed during the early twentieth century to end the exploitation of child laborers that had been widespread since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
a primary source history of America's transformation into an industrial society
Brezina, Corona
2005
Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount the history of the industrial revolution in the United States, as society changed from reliance on agriculture and trade to modern manufacture.
