American Memory
    This amazing web site has over 40 separate collections of digital documents,
    images, sounds, speeches, and film clips from America's history. Many of them cover
    the Nineteenth Century, the period of the Industrial Revolution. It is produced by the
    Library of Congress, and is FREE!
The Plight of Women's Work in the Early Industrial Revolution in England and Wales
    Information (interviews and data on working conditions) about women textile workers,
    miners, and seamstresses in England during the Industrial Revolution.
The Victorian Web
    Collection of links to information resources having to do with England under the reign
    of Queen Victoria (much of the 19th century). This era occurred during the peak of the
    Industrial Revolution.
Romantic Chronology
    Events and people of the Romantic Period of the 19th century are outlined here.
    Many links to additional resources are offered. This era occurred during the peak
    of the Industrial Revolution.
Child Labor
    An extensive examination of the use of children in factories and shops, and the
    movement to abolish the practice (in England).  Includes information on the people
    involved (including reformers, factory workers and children), statistics, laws, etc.
    From the Spartacus online encyclopedia. Be sure to scroll down the page to see
    all the subsections available.
The Labour Movement (England)
    Extensive background information about the worker organizations that developed in
    England during the Industrial Revolution. From the  Spartacus online encyclopedia.
    Be sure to scroll down the page to see all the subsections available.

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National Inventor's Hall of Fame
    Celebrates the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of great inventors through exhibits
    and presentations which allow visitors to experience the excitement of discovery,
    creativity, and imagination.
Invention Dimension
    The Invention Dimension highlights a different American inventor every week with a
    biographical sketch covering his or her accomplishments and their impact on society.
    Also an extensive list of related links to invention and innovation sites on the Web.
 African Americans in the Sciences
    Profiled here are African American men and women who have contributed to the
    advancement of science and engineering. Scroll down to their "Inventors" section.
 
 

This page was first created July 27, 1999. This page was last modified March 12, 2003.

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