The Industrial Revolution, which took place in the last part of the 18th century and into the 19th century, was actually a vast change in the way the world worked, due to such advancements as the steam engine, the spinning Jenny, the cotton gin, railroads, and the telegraph. The upheaval began in Great Britain, and then spread to Germany, the United States, and France before becoming a nearly worldwide revolution.
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About.com: Overview of the Industrial Revolution
Gives a detailed background of the Industrial Revolution, including the economic and scientific factors of the time. Also profiles what the author believes are the top ten significant inventors of the era and details about the cotton gin and steam engine. - About.com: Overview of the Industrial Revolution
http://americanhistory.about.com/od/industrialrev/a/indrevoverview.htm
History of the Industrial Revolution
Delves into the industrial revolution with items about Britain's industrial advantages in the 18th century, the flying shuttle, the steam engine, and gun barrels, among many other factors. - History of the Industrial Revolution
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=aa37
Highlights the changes which caused the revolution as well as advent of the factory, both in Europe and America. Also goes into the problems with capital and labor which resulted. - Industrial Revolution
http://history-world.org/Industrial%20Intro.htm
Yale: The Industrial Revolution
Exhibits information about the industrial revolution, including agricultural changes, changes to the textile industry, coal mining, steam, and transportation. Also offers a bibliography for teachers as well as one for students. - Yale: The Industrial Revolution
http://yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1981/2/81.02.06.x.html