Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution really happened in 2 parts for the United States. The first part happened at the beginning of the 1800s (19th Century) with key inventors such as Eli Whitney and John Deere. The second part happened after the Civil War at the end of the 1800s. This is the time period when factories really picked up production and the Industrial improvements take hold in the USA.

Watch the following video to see what caused the Industrial Revolution worldwide. As you watch, listen for the different inventions and how they affected the time period and growth.