| Industrial Revolution
Industrial
Revolution
A professor at Western New England College presents an overview of the
period.
Internet
Modern History Sourcebook: Industrial Revolution
A collaboration of educators bring over 50 primary source documents
and historical texts arranged by topic and then chronologically. Includes
an essay on the girls in the textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts
and much more.
Lowell National Historical
Park
This site describes the mills of Lowell, Massachusetts and their role
in the industrialization of the U.S. A drop-down menu box in the center
of the first page provides 21 different related topics, such as early
American manufacturing, mill girls, and working conditions.
The Richest Man
in the World: Andrew Carnegie
From PBS, this site provides a wealth of information about Carnegie
and the Industrial Revolution. Select Special Features, Timeline, Gallery
and People & Events from the menu on the left. Learn about his background,
how he made his wealth, how he lived and the causes to which he chose
to donate.
The
Rise of Industrial America, 1876-1900
From the Library of Congress’s American Memory pages, this site describes
the changes in America in the late 1800s. Topics include the American
West, immigration, city and rural life, railroads and the working experience
during these years.
Way Back:
U.S. History for Kids: Technology in 1900
Taken from The American Experience produced by PBS, select Features
for basic information on early telephones, automobiles and music with
pictures. Select Snapshot for predictions made in 1900 about future
technologies.
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Last Updated:
September 9, 2008
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