industrialization

Describes the history of the early nineteenth century when the United States was in transition from a rural economy to an industrial powerhouse, and the combination of universal male suffrage, the shift of political power from elites to the middle class, and the commitment to mechanized production produced a mass-consumption society.

First-hand documents trace the history of the Industrial Revolution and highlight the economic, social, and personal changes that occurred throughout the period.

Presents over seventy vignettes that provide historical perspectives on aspects of the world economy, discussing the world economy before European domination, the origins of international standards and practices, the nature and consequences of industrialization and deindustrialization, and other topics.

Chronologically arranged primary and secondary source articles help profile major political, social, and cultural events which occurred during the nineteenth century.

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.

Offers a social history of Soviet women workers in the 1930s, discussing how the country's economy, politics, and social structure was changed when women entered the work force in unprecedented numbers.

Contains a collection of nonfiction writings from newspapers, periodicals, letters, and other sources, that provides critical perspectives on issues related to the Industrial Revolution.

Examines how and why the United States developed from an agricultural society into an industrial power and the impact this transformation had on the lives of Americans.