This concise guide zooms in on the period of American history known as the Industrial Revolution, from its earliest beginnings in the mid-18th century to just after the First World War.
· Presents content and themes aligned with course objectives for students preparing for the AP U.S. history exam
· Includes 15 primary source documents with introductions placing them in their proper historical context
· Features a sample documents-based essay question similar to those found on the AP U.S. history exam
· Supplies top tips for answering documents-based essay questions and an appendix of period learning objectives
· Provides a detailed chronology that links each event to a key theme as well as reference content thematic tagging of entries, documents, and timeline―a unique feature for students
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The Industrial Revolution brought significant cultural changes and inspired social activism.
James S. Olson, PhD, is distinguished professor of history at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX.
Shannon L. Kenny is the proprietor of a Santa Barbara-based editorial and writing services agency specializing in history, lifestyle, and travel.
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