While the Industrial Revolution generated new opportunities and economic growth, it also introduced pollution and acute hardships for workers.

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Explore London, past and present. Browse this site by time period (early port to 20th-century port) or topic, or do a site search. A great place to learn about the people and events that contributed to London's markets, industry, growth,...

Students experience how exponential functions are related to the stock market through exponential growth and decay graphs.

A discussion of the effects of the Industrial Revolution on population growth, with emphasis on the question of sustainability. A great introduction to the field of ecology.

The Industrial Revolution came to America, smuggled in by Samuel Slater, who brought plans for a cotton-spinning mill. See how the growth of industry led to the growth of corporations, the growth of the nation geographically, and the...

A narrated slideshow that is a summary of two chapters in a history text. It outlines the factors that led to the industrialization and urbanization of Texas, away from an agrarian economy. These included the growth of the railroad,...

A brief look at why the American economy boomed across the country after the War of 1812. Read about the industrialization, expansion of transportation, and improved farming techniques.

Ten multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and covers industrialization and economic growth in the early 19th century.

This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers the industrial revolution.

Francis Cabot Lowell introduced mechanized textile manufacturing to the Northeast. Read about how he built his machinery and whom the textile mills employed.

The political landscape in imperial Germany with its six parties (founding of the SPD) and their leaders. The struggles with Bismarck's rule are described. In the second part of the page, economy and population growth are discussed.

This site provides an economic overview for Japan. Other important facts about agriculture and industries are also provided.

Links to data which cover agriculture, education, environment, health and population and other issues regarding economic development.

Overview of the American industrial age growth of corporations and urbanization.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a cute little friend with real-growing hair made of grass and grass seeds.

A brief overview of Russia's information and communications technology which has been experiencing significant growth since 2002. Frost and Sullivan predict that Russia will be the third-largest outsourcing destination by 2010....

This guide to Texas' top nine industries links the reader to articles and other information on each topic.

This learning module looks at features and types of agricultural systems, including large scale commercial farming, small scale subsistence farming, causes and effects of food shortages, and how food aid is distributed during a famine....

Students work together with college professors, museum experts, naturalists, historians, and industry leaders to research and create a field guide indicating the effects of growth and changes in hunting and fishing industries in San...

The United States had an industrial resurgence after the Civil War. Read about the growth of big business in many areas and the men associated with these businesses. See also the people who did not prosper during this time and evaluate...

The United States was greatly affected by the Industrial Revolution taking place in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. New inventions and capital investment led to the creation of new industries and the spread of economic growth....

This is the home page for Colorado Creative Industries, a division of the Office of Economic Development & International Trade. They support and encourage the innovators, creators, change-makers and dreamers who improve quality of...

Victorian Britain experienced dramatic economic growth but at great social cost. Read about the times, and play online learning games as well.