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1 online resource. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Series |
Unlocking American history
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Olson, James Stuart, 1946-
Unlocking American history.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Preface -- How to use this book -- Key themes -- Introduction -- Alphabetical list of entries -- Topical list of entries -- List of primary documents -- The encyclopedia -- Primary documents -- Sample document-based essay question (DBQ) -- Top tips for answering document-based essay questions. |
| Summary |
This book is a concise guide to the American Industrial Revolution, from its earliest beginnings in the mid-18th century to just after the First World War, covering urbanization, mass immigration, organization of labor, and an immense gap between wealthy industrialists and the poor. It addresses important events, key people, and trends of the time, and examines the era through key themes such as agriculture, business, economy, finance, labor, and politics. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Industrial revolution -- United States.
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Industrial revolution. |
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United States. |
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Industries -- United States -- History.
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Industries. |
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History. |
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Industrialization -- United States.
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Technological innovations -- Social aspects -- United States -- History.
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Industrialization. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- General. |
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Technological innovations -- Social aspects. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Reference. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Kenny, Shannon L., author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Olson, James Stuart, 1946- Industrial revolution key themes and documents 9781610699754 (DLC) 2014026577 (OCoLC)887450848 |
| ISBN |
9781610699761 (electronic book) |
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1610699769 (electronic book) |
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9781610699754 |
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1610699750 |
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1322431779 |
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9781322431772 |
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