Examines the history of steam shipping, iron and steel production, and railroads, three interrelated enterprises that helped propel the Industrial Revolution forward.
Traces the development and history of American industrialization, and features information on major events of the industrial age, biographies of twenty-six significant figures of industrialization, primary source documents, and a cumulative index.
An introduction to the industrial revolution in the United States, covering early advances, steam power, the assembly line, the iron and steel industries, and more. Includes teacher notes.
Explores what life was like for a child laborer during the Industrial revolution, why children were used for factory labor, and how policies on child labor changed over time.
Examines the life, legacy, and achievements of nineteenth century inventor and entrepreneur Eli Whitney, whose cotton gin revolutionized American textile manufacturing.
