The Industrial Revolution: Key Themes and Documents (Unlocking American History) - Hardcover

"This well-ordered, readable reference work by Olsen (Sam Houston State Univ.) encourages examination and understanding of events that led to large-scale change during the era. . . . The volume, also available as an ebook, is a handy resource for high school AP history students and all who wish to study industrialization as it played out on the domestic front. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates; general readers." - Choice

This concise guide zooms in on the period of American history known as the Industrial Revolution, from its earliest beginnings in the mid-18th century to just after the First World War. * Presents content and themes aligned with course objectives for students preparing for the AP U.S. history exam * Includes 15 primary source documents with introductions placing them in their proper historical context * Features a sample documents-based essay question similar to those found on the AP U.S. history exam * Supplies top tips for answering documents-based essay questions and an appendix of period learning objectives * Provides a detailed chronology that links each event to a key theme as well as reference content thematic tagging of entries, documents, and timeline-a unique feature for students