Text from Selections of Sources of English History, printed in 1920, about the Peterloo Massacre.

This collection contains artifacts of North American and European origin from 1885 - 1945. Includes sections of: British Arts & Crafts Movement, Dutch & Italian Art Movement, American Industrial Design, World's Fairs & Expos,...

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...

In this excerpt from a larger work on industrialization in the non-Western world, find a detailed history of late nineteenth-century Japan, the period during which Japan was forced out of isolation.

An extensive look at the consequences of manifest destiny, with emphasis on six different topics for student discussions. These include the growth of a national market economy, the impact of drastic economic changes on American society,...

Outline of the struggles, conflict and violence experienced by 19th Century industrial workers.

This collection uses primary sources to explore the Hudson River School.

This collection of primary sources explores the introduction of electric power to the United States.

1896, A Website of Political Cartoons is an excellent site that includes a detailed biography and historical accounts from that time. Provides links to related subjects.

Provides full length, section-by-section text of the Chinese Exclusion Act, passed by the 47th U.S. Congress in 1882.

Given broad categories that describe the major goals of the progressive movement and general information about selected issues of the late 1800's/early 1900's, students will categorize the issues according to corresponding progressive...

A comprehensive and current look at the economy of Mali from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about the development of agriculture and mining in this third world country.

An essay that looks at issues affecting Americans leading up to the Civil War. These included economic changes that led to new ideological, social, cultural, and political issues that further divided the nation along moral and regional...

See a portrait of activist Jane Addams painted by American painter, George deForest Brush, and read a brief discussion of Addams' important role as a reformer.

Debs began his association with labor issues at an early age starting with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. He went on to be active in the American Railway Union, the Socialist Party of America, and the Industrial Workers of the...

Students will make interactive outlines using the Internet of the reform movements, literature, trails, religion or technology of the early nineteenth century.

John H. Patterson bought the company that sold the new invention, the cash register, and renamed it the National Cash Register Company, to become the worldwide business, NCR. Read this biography of Patterson and his impact on business,...

A class project slideshow about the Gilded Age covering topics such as: Reformers, Mark Twain, Spoils System, political candidates, and lots more.

Explains who the Chartists were and their first efforts to try to persuade the British Parliament to enact reforms for the working class. Their three petitions failed to move Parliament but increased the resolve of others to push for...

History of the labor/management conflicts that occurred around the country at the beginning of the 20th century. Click on each of the links to get information about each of the conflicts.

Read about the first two decades of the twentieth century, when Texans shared the optimism and confidence that permeated American society in the time period called the Progressive Era.

This site is the home page of the National Association of Manufacturers and is a great starting point to learn more about modern manufacturing.

A lesson plan requiring student to analyze primary documents from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876. Students interpret what these historical artifacts say "about the lives and values of Americans in 1876" among other things.

This article offers a detailed history of early 19th century westward migration and the social diversity of the pioneers moving west.