What was the Industrial Revolution

 

  • What was the Industrial Revolution, and how did it change the structure of work in the United States?
  • What effect did this shift in economic systems (from a largely agrarian society to an industrial society) have on workers and their families?
  • Over the past 50 years, how has technology changed the workplace even further?
  • In what ways are your career options different from those of your parents and/or grandparents?