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Industrial Revolution Resources |
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General Resources: |
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The
Spartacus Encyclopedia of British
History
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This
online encyclopedia is divided into many
special sections, including several that
cover the Industrial revolution. Scroll
down the page to the section that covers
your area of study.
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Internet
Modern History Sourcebook: Industrial
Revolution
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Many links
to primary source documents are
available, nicely organized and
outlined, with notes which help explain
them. Part of a very thorough and vast
collection of links (Internet
Modern History Sourcebook) to
information about the period of history
beginning with The Reformation.
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The
Industrial revolution: A Trip to the
Past
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One
person's multimedia overview of the
Industrial Revolution, with a focus on
inventions and transportation.
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The Plight
of Women's Work in the Early Industrial
Revolution in England and Wales
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Information (interviews and data on
working conditions) about women textile
workers, miners, and seamstresses in
England during the Industrial
Revolution.
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Child
Labor
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An
extensive examination of the use of
children in factories and shops, and the
movement to abolish the practice (in
England). Includes information on the
people involved (including reformers,
factory workers and children),
statistics, laws, etc. From the
Spartacus online encyclopedia. Be sure
to scroll down the page to see all the
subsections available.
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The Labour
Movement (England)
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Extensive
background information about the worker
organizations that developed in England
during the Industrial Revolution. From
the Spartacus online encyclopedia. Be
sure to scroll down the page to see all
the subsections available.
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Biographies of Famous People
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A
collection of links to biographical
information. Several excellent sources
are available from this page.
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Inventors and Inventions of the
Industrial Revolution
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Inventions & Textile Industry: (Encyclopaedia
of British History)
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18th Century
Inventions 1700 to 1799: (Inventions list)
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19th Century
Inventions 1800 to 1899: (Inventions list)
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Invention
Dimension Archive List
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The
Invention Dimension highlights a
different American inventor every week
with a biographical sketch covering his
or her accomplishments and their impact
on society. Also an extensive list of
related links to invention and
innovation sites on the Web.
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Search the
National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Find
inventors or inventions that have been
recognized for their great contributions
to science and technology. Search by:
The Inventors (alphabetical index or
by date of induction), or by Index of
Inventions.
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