This resource covers the changing of America due to the Industrial Revolution which brought in not only new technology but also opened the door to reform movements. From the series by Joy Hakim, "A History of Us." Includes a teacher's...

It's hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be the trademark transportation of Venice? Laura Morelli details the history of the gondola, explaining why...

A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that examines how new technology and scientific advances of the nineteenth century changed America. Includes ideas for directing students through a...

A collection of articles "from a working-class and non-Eurocentric perspective" about the history of Peru. The articles cover topics in economy, labor, politics, society, culture and telecommunications.

Useful information about the history of the postal system and about the changes in postal and transportation technologies that have made the U.S. Postal Service what it is today.

The Edmonton, Yukon and Pacific Railway was incorporated in 1896 to provide a rail connection between two political and economic rivals, Strathcona in the south and Edmonton in the north. This is a brief history of its evolution.

"Transportation Changes" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about the history of transportation across both land and sea. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes:...

The history of U.S. Route 40, including the development of predecessor roads such as colonial roads, the national road, pioneer trails, and various highways.

Students research and learn about the history of transportation. Groups design and present a decade in transportation exhibits to share with the class.

Young scholars research and learn about the history of transportation. Groups design and present a decade in transportation exhibits to share with the class.

Resource describes jobs in the maritime industry, ways to get training for various career paths in the industry, and employment opportunities. Links to Maritime Museum websites are included.

A large collection of articles chronicling the history of our nation's highways. Includes articles showing the history from very early highways to the interstate system. Lots of related articles, pictures, and even songs about roads.

Become acquainted with the "rich and diverse history" of the people of Labrador. Over the years there has been a variety of cultures that have inhabited the land including the Inuit, Metis, Europeans, and more. Information is also given...

A great resource from the National Museum of American History that shows various modes and uses of transportation in the 19th and 20th centuries.

"Transportation Changes" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about the history of transportation by land and by sea. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes: determining...

In 1800, the United States was made up of 16 states, all east of the Appalachians, and most people lived within 50 miles of the Atlantic. Oceans and rivers were the nations' highways, providing the only viable way to travel long...

The Red River Cart, an invention of the Metis, played an important role in the settling of the West by improving transportation of goods. Cart making became an industry for the Metis later on. This article explores the history of the Red...

Excerpts from the writings of Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, and Jacob Riis on early industrial America. Topics include the horrors that went into the making of sausages, the problem of transportation and the Standard Oil Company, and life...

Historical information on the U.S. Department of Transportation can be found here. Included: a history of the department, biographies and dates of service of the Secretaries of Transportation, and a chronology of important events.

Module with visual history of aviation in America. Students and teachers can find videos on topics beginning with pioneers in aviation, WWI and WWII, Airships and more. Links to related resources can be found on this site.

Considered the "Labor photographer," this online exhibit of Sam Reiss' work is a pictorial history of American labor from 1948-1975.

Looks at the many features of the Texas economy that make it one of the healthiest in the country, including, the financial sector, the oil industry, electricity, telecommunications, transportation, and various natural resources.

View the Smithsonian's collection of patent models that demonstrate marine inventions from the 1770s to the 1950s that attempted to change and improve the challenges Americans encountered working and traveling on the water.

This brief history describes the evolution of the Canadian Northern Western Railway. German entrepreneur, Martin Nordegg was unable to convince The Canadian Pacific or Grand Trunk Pacific to build a line so he turned to the Canadian...