economic conditions

Chronicles the U.S.'s shift from an agrarian to an industrial economy, describing the changes wrought by the agricultural revolution, the Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution, and presents illustrations, charts, graphic organizers, and box features containing vocabulary words, discussion questions, and activities for the classroom and for research.

Follows the history of the United States from the Great Depression through World War II. This book, which follows a student researcher investigating primary sources, will be an excellent selection for readers who want to know more about this challenging period in US history.

Describes the geography, landscape, economy, government, and culture of Pakistan today and discusses Pakistan's influence of and relations with the rest of the world"--Provided by publisher.

A history of the causes and consequences of the Depression.

Describes American sweatshops during the Industrial Revolution, including their workers, their dangers, life in and out of them, and the role of organized labor and reformers in putting an end to them. Includes an annotated further-reading list.

Describes the history surrounding the Great Depression, highlighting the causes and key figures.

Explains the sudden and rapid growth of the economies of Japan and the Pacific Rim countries occurring after World War II and primarily since 1960.

Describes life before the Industrial Revolution, provides information about the people who impacted the textile industry in the U.S., and discusses the spread and evolution of the concept. Includes a timeline from 1787 through 1970, a list of of important events and the key players, illustrations and photos, a glossary, and an index.

Describes the period after the Civil War when the United States was becoming increasingly industrialized and technological, including the coming of the railroads, the rise of the large corporations, the development of labor unions, and government regulation.