Bowling Green State University
United States History: Industrialization, Urbanization, and Immigration
These are study notes for key points when learning about the industrialization of America during the Gilded Age. Looks at causes and consequences of the First and Second Industrial Revolutions, the impact of rapid urbanization, and the...
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Early Industrialization & Economic Growth: Quiz (1)
This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers the industrial revolution.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Early Industrialization & Economic Growth: Quiz (2)
Ten multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and covers industrialization and economic growth in the early 19th century.
British Library
British Library:dreamers and Dissenters: Filth and Fever
A brief account of British history where learners examine the causes and effects of filth and fever during the Victorian era in England.
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The Invention of the Steam Engine
In short, readable paragraphs, students can easily follow the history of the invention of the steam engine.
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Primo History: Geographic Background and Concepts: Industrial Revolution [Pdf]
Geography played an important role in shaping patterns of early industrialization. Industrialization, in turn, played a major role in reshaping the geography of those regions in which it occurred.
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Psmre: The Northern Pacific Railway
This site from the Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers provides information about the history of the Northern Pacific Railway. The route follows the path Lewis and Clark took in 1804. Mentions cost, manpower, and other railroad companies.
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Encyclopedia and Guide to Manchester: The Bridgewater Canal
A history of the Bridgewater Canal built in 1760 and which was "the forerunner of all modern canals". The canal connected coal mines found in Worsley with Manchester England. By clicking on the names you will get biographical details.
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Ecology: The Industrial Revolution
A discussion of the effects of the Industrial Revolution on population growth, with emphasis on the question of sustainability. A great introduction to the field of ecology.
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Suffolk County Community College: Congress of Vienna
Describes the goals of the countries at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, how realistic they were, and to what extent they were achieved. The goals were intended to create a new balance of power that could prevent both the spread of...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Industrialization in America
A comprehensive overview of what led to the emergence of and the effects of both Industrial Revolutions in the United States.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Industrial Revolution & Immigration
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson has notes covering the American Industrial Revolution and famous leaders of the industrial age. Also includes the need for immigrants to supply the factories with workers.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Iron Bridge in the 18th Century
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart includes some brief questions for geography and history teachers about the Iron Bridge in Shropshire, UK and could act as a starting point or for revision of the topic.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Who Am I?
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use the reveal tool and the paint bucket to review famous men of the Industrial Revolution, geography, immigration, etc.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Cause and Effect With Us History
[Free Registration/Login Required] What is cause and effect? This flipchart explains cause and effect with simple examples leading to more in-depth examples in US history from the Industrial Revolution, immigration, and Westward expansion.
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What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us
This online companion to a television production in the U.K. contains information about the achievements of the Industrial Revolution. Click the Changing Landscape link to view an interactive map showing how the landscape of Great...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: 19th Century Railways: Export of Revolution
This website from the Fordham University provides information about the expansion of the rail system in European countries between 1840 and 1900. Presents graphs to present the information.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Spread of Industrialization
This website from the Fordham University presents industrial data of the leading countries involved in the Industrial Revolution. Provides population statistics, illiteracy, railway expansion, and mineral output.
University of Houston
University of Houston: An American Industrial Revolution Unit: Rise of Labor
Students learn about the history of the labor movement in Industrial America, including some of the major unions that emerged and the most well-known strikes. Next, they make connections to the role of unions today. They then work in...
BBC
Bbc Bitesize History: The Industrial Revolution
In the 1800's learning became accessible for the poorest of people. In Great Britain, a system of secondary schools was established and the government passed acts making education attendance compulsory.
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Historyplex: Urbanization During the Industrial Revolution
Urbanization brought about many changes in the social, economic, and political lives of people during the Industrial Revolution. This article sheds light on the effects of urbanization and industrialization on the common people of that...
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Changing Ideas: Lesson 6 Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each of the five multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of Great Britain's Industrial Revolution.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Eli Whitney
This site from the MIT Invention Dimension provides the history of Eli Whitney's cotton gin. Important part of the Industrial Revolution.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Bessemer Process
Provides a summary and detailed facts about Henry Bessemer who invents a process in 1855 to create steel from iron.