The man who invented the earliest examples of chemical engineering was an American-born, French-educated, free man of color before the Civil War, and went on to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics. There is something of...

Read about the invention, operation, and use of the Gatling gun in the Civil War. Includes a letter from Richard Gatling explaining why he invented such a weapon.

This resource covers the changing of America due to the Industrial Revolution which brought in not only new technology but also opened the door to reform movements. From the series by Joy Hakim, "A History of Us." Includes a teacher's...

Brief historical description of the technology introduced in the U.S. after the Civil War and the changes new technology and inventions brought about.