Discussion #7- The Industrial Revolution.

Answer the following question(s) in paragraph form. You should include information from your textbook readings, primary source material, or articles in your MODULES section. Make sure you use actual examples from the assigned reading for the week. Be concise and detailed in your answer. A general rule is a one-paragraph minimum per question, though you may write as much as you like. Please respond to your fellow students.

How did the Industrial Revolution change America in the 19th Century? Discuss the ways in which industry and new technology changed transportation, communication, the emergence of a middle class, the rise of monopolies, working conditions, etc.

You DO NOT have to pick all of these items, one or two are sufficient. Additionally, you can choose your own ideas about how the Industrial Revolution changed the 19th Century.
Citation Guide for Discussions
Remember the period is placed after the last parentheses.
Page numbers and dates in this guide are an example.
Foner textbook: (Foner, 25) or (25)
Lecture Notes: (Rayner, 9/5) or (Lecture, 9/5)
Any direct quote: (Author Name, Page Number)
Example: (Washington, 25), any primary source from Voice
of Freedom.
o Use quotation marks
Documents: (Name or Author)
Example: Nevada Constitution (NV Const) or U.S.
Constitution (USC)
Video: (Video, 1) The number is the MODULE)
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Companion Notes: (Comp Notes)
Image: Chapter where the image is obtained.
Example: (Image, Ch 3)
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