Industrial Revolution Resources
History Channel Industrial Revolution Introduction
This video briefly describes how the US evolved from an agrarian society to an industrial society. The video also discusses the social reaction to the Industrial Revolution that led to the evolution of progressivism in the United States.
This video briefly describes how the US evolved from an agrarian society to an industrial society. The video also discusses the social reaction to the Industrial Revolution that led to the evolution of progressivism in the United States.
Video: Growth, Cities, and Immigration: Crash Course US History #25
John Green, a teacher and YouTube personality, explains the expansion of American industry and explains the shift from rural to urban populations. He also discussed push and pull factors (i.e., the Irish Potato Famine) that caused the surge in immigration toward the end of the century.
John Green, a teacher and YouTube personality, explains the expansion of American industry and explains the shift from rural to urban populations. He also discussed push and pull factors (i.e., the Irish Potato Famine) that caused the surge in immigration toward the end of the century.
Triangle Fire Video PBS Documentary
This video illustrates the hardships of American and immigrant workers during the Industrial Revolution. The video also brilliantly illustrates why society needs regulations and unions.
This video illustrates the hardships of American and immigrant workers during the Industrial Revolution. The video also brilliantly illustrates why society needs regulations and unions.
Library of Congress: Rise of American Industrialization Timeline
This timeline resource illustrates the progression of the American Industrial Revolution. Feel free to explore each part of the timeline and the images presented.
This timeline resource illustrates the progression of the American Industrial Revolution. Feel free to explore each part of the timeline and the images presented.
Timeline of Inventions (American Experience PBS)
This article informs the students about nuances in technology. The benefit of this resource is that students can have a broader understanding of American inventions.
This article informs the students about nuances in technology. The benefit of this resource is that students can have a broader understanding of American inventions.
The Jungle
This link is a digital copy of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. This book illustrates the hardships of immigrants and the grotesque working conditions of the meat industry.
This link is a digital copy of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. This book illustrates the hardships of immigrants and the grotesque working conditions of the meat industry.
Excerpt from The Jungle
This website briefly summarizes The Jungle and its impact on society. The article also includes an infamous passage from the novel.
This website briefly summarizes The Jungle and its impact on society. The article also includes an infamous passage from the novel.
Attack on the Meatpackers
A primary source by Upton Sinclair that illustrates the grotesque and grueling nature of Chicago's meatpacking industry.
A primary source by Upton Sinclair that illustrates the grotesque and grueling nature of Chicago's meatpacking industry.
Living Conditions during the Industrial Revolution
An essay by the National Library of Medicine that discusses harsh living conditions in areas such as Chicago and New York during the Industrial Revolution. Like Sinclair's article, it also highlights how overcrowding in an urban environment can lead to danger in addition to a high likelihood of disease.
The Gilded Age Presidents
This website describes the Gilded Age presidents. These presidents are sometimes referred to as "the forgotten presidents" because their administrations were weak and they usually succumbed to the needs and desires of interest groups (mainly the rich).
This website describes the Gilded Age presidents. These presidents are sometimes referred to as "the forgotten presidents" because their administrations were weak and they usually succumbed to the needs and desires of interest groups (mainly the rich).