Industrial Revolution:

How do I find out more about labor issues?

Union Development and Influence - The Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia will give you access to information regarding socialism and the labour movement in England.

How do I find more information about women and children in the workplace?

Women and the Industrial Revolution - Try this site if you are interested in the work roles of women during the early part of the Industrial Revolution in England and Wales.

Influential Women During the Industrial Revolution - Here we go again....the Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia. This link will take you to influential women during the revolution.

Child Labor - The Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia will once again be helpful for you if you are interested in child labor.

Where can I find background information?

Overview - This is a good site to visit for general information about the industrial revolution. You will find quality information and some interesting drawings worth looking into.

Documents and Information - You will find the Internet Modern History Sourcebook can be a very helpful resource regardless of the specific topic you choose. The information is divided into convenient categories to help you locate the information you need very quickly.

Primary Sources and Additional Links - Try this link to access a variety of other links. A wide variety of topics are available to you here.

What powered the industrial revolution?

Steam Engine (Books on Line) - Links to electronic books (e-books) will be found here. This site works as an online library to get you to books that have been scanned for you to access on your computer.

Internal Combustion Engine - Are you trying to show the development of transportation during the industrial revolution? If you are interested in the internal combustion engine, don't pass over this site.

Age of Industry - Another teacher has put together an impressive collection of links associated with the Industrial Revolution. You will benefit from viewing this site! Whether you are interested in changes in transportation, weapons, textile manufacturing (or any other topic), this site is a MUST SEE!

How are the issues of the industrial revolution similar to the issues of today?

NAFTA: Texas Colonias: An Environmental Justice Case Study - This is a "so what" link. Similarities between the industrial revolution and current issues can be identified by visiting this site.

Nike Labor Practices: The Nike Campaign - You have heard about child labor used in other countries so foreign business can profit at the expense of these poorly paid workers. Sounds just like the industrial revolution!

Help!?

Library Research Exercise - An exercise can be found here to help you gather information about the industrial revolution. This is a multi-page document, which asks questions that can best be used by clicking on various web links.

The Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions - This is a new book available in our library. The three-ring binder contains a great deal of information you will find helpful. You can't take this book out of the library, but you can copy pages you will need. The call number for this book is: R 909.81 Age. THIS BOOK IS A MUST SEE!