Curated OER
The Industrial Revolution
Contrasting between the "Haves" and the "Have-Nots" of 18th-19th century Europe, this presentation explores the social and technological implications of the Industrial Revolution. Inventions, social trends, and scientific breakthroughs...
Curated OER
The Industrial Revolution
Students explore the development of the textile industry in Great Britain. They link the rapid growth in both the textile industry and in coal mining in Great Britain. Students connect the process of industrialization to the expansion of...
Curated OER
Industrial Revolution in America: Exploring the Effects of the Heat Engine on the Growth of Cities
Learners research the development of the steam engines. In this US history lesson, students analyze the impact of this invention to civilization. They discuss the events leading to the growth and development of different cities.
Curated OER
The Revolutions of 1848
1848 was a hot year for Europe, which endured political tumult and upheaval after years of tension buildup. This presentation details the circumstances surrounding revolutions in France, Austria-Hungary, Romania, Italy, Prussia, and...
Curated OER
1848-1914: Can You Name that Age?-
In this European history worksheet, students read a 2-page selection about the Industrial Revolution, and then respond to 6 short answer questions about the information presented.
Beverly Hills High School
The Age of Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte may have only held onto French leadership for a short period of time, but his legacy looms large throughout European history. An informative slideshow teaches history students about the age of Napoleon, the unification...
Curated OER
Immigration
Students explore the concept of immigration. In this immigration lesson, students read literature, analyze photographs, and evaluate political cartoons that reflect feelings about immigration in America during Industrialization....
Curated OER
Europe (1815-1848)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about Europe between 1815 and 1848. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
Curated OER
Chess: A Game or Rules of Society
Students identify the social classes of medieval Europe, and utilize the chess board and pieces to explain their relationship to each other.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
History of Immigration From the 1850s to the Present
The Statue of Liberty may embrace the huddled masses of the world, but has American society always joined in? After young historians read a passage about the history of American immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on...
Curated OER
Legacy of Colonialism
Pupils explore the extent of colonialism from the early periods in the 1500's to the later years in the mid 1900's. They explain how colonization differed in regions around the world and examine the lasting effects on the colonized...
Curated OER
American Immigration Past and Present
Students simulate a Commission hearing in which the class attempt to arrive at an immigration policy; individual essays by each student; and, if time permits, individual or group projects based on some aspect of America's immigration...
Curated OER
Socialism Past and Present
The theory of socialism can be a means to explore the economies of countries around the world.
Curated OER
Urban Geography
For this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 28 short answer questions about urban geography. The reading that students should refer to in order to answer the questions is not included.
Curated OER
Post-Cold War Europe
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 matching questions regarding post-Cold War Europe. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap European: Industrial Revolution
AP European History learning module on the Industrial Revolution.
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: The Industrial Revolution
Explores the development of the textile industry in Great Britain, focusing on the invention of various machines. Also,discusses the social effects of the Industrial Revolution and the connections between the Industrial Revolution and...
Other
Modern World History: Pre Industrial Society
In this textbook unit, students learn about what society and the standard of living were like prior to the Industrial Revolution. The average peasant grew their food and kept farm animals. Change took place much more slowly, but the rate...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: 19th Century Railways: Export of Revolution
This website from the Fordham University provides information about the expansion of the rail system in European countries between 1840 and 1900. Presents graphs to present the information.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Urban Conditions
A section of a textbook on European history. It examines what it was like to live in urban settings during the Second Industrial Revolution.
Oswego City School District
Oswego City School District: The Commercial Revolution
Read here about the time in European history leading into the Renaissance. It is known as the Commercial Revolution, or the emergence of trade, capitalism and working class parties, and unions.
Other
United States Naval Academy: Kings and Kingdoms of England and France
This comprehensive resource covers all the highlights of history (wars, kings, famine) in England and France between 973-1350. Organized by dates, this site includes links to primary source documents, maps, and artwork from this time...
Other
Cambridge University Press: Palm Oil
Describes the origins of, European demand for, and the devlopment of modern-day global trade of palm oil.
Other
The Map as History: Europe's Colonial Expanision 1820 1939
European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...