industrial revolution

During the expansion west and amid the increasing population of the United States, the nation underwent several key changes in its government. Reforming the Government: 1813-1860 recounts these changes and the forces that played a role in causing them. It includes the presidency of Andrew Jackson and the technological and political changes that swept the nation, resulting in a new-look United States.

A resource of student activities and background information that brings history to life through "eyewitness" accounts.

Step back in time and experience the Westward expansion of the United States. The past will come to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Text and illustrations describe the Industrial Revolution.

Describes the horrible jobs that were performed during the Industrial Revolution, including, trapper, tanner, and coal miner.

Describes some of the most unpleasant jobs during the Industrial Revolution including work in factories, mills, manufacturing, and service.

Introduces young readers to the Industrial Revolution.

Discusses the social, political, and economic conditions in the United States during the latter part of the nineteenth century, providing details on the growth of industry and of organized labor, immigration, and the Spanish-American War.

A detailed history of the Industrial Revolution and the men and machines that created it, discussing the steam engine, transportation by rail and by sea, and inventions that improved production in mills and factories.