"The Industrial Revolution" (1760—1870) covers the century of extraordinary inventiveness and unprecedented industrial and economic growth which began in mid-18th-century England and spread throughout Europe and the United States. Notable inventions discussed include the steam engine—which revolutionized transportation and international commerce—and the spinning jenny, which led to the mechanization of textile production and the development of the factory system. Special emphasis is given to the dramatic social, political, and economic effects of industrialization including its ill effects on family life and the birth of socialism. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys included.

Contents: The Industrial Revolution Begins; Great Britain Leads the Way; A Revolution in English Textiles; Thomas Newcomen Invents an Engine; James Watt's Fire Engine; The Revolution on Wheels; Coal, Iron, and Cotton: The Numbers; The Development of Factories; England's Industrial Revolution: A Map Study; The Social Impact of Industrialization; The Industrial Revolution in America; The Industrial Revolution in Europe; The Age of Romanticism; Creative Minds of Romanticism; Test I (Worksheets 1-14); The New Revolutions; The Second Wave of Revolutions; Political Change Comes to Great Britain; The Birth of Socialism; Karl Marx: The Father of Socialism; The Revolutions of 1848; Growth for Europe, 1850-70; Political Changes: France and England; The Crimean War; The Unification of Italy; The Making of a Unified Germany; Creating New Nation-States: A Map Study; Test II (Worksheets 16-27); Answer Key