• Episode 17: The Industrial Revolution

  • Feb 3 2025
  • Length: 25 mins
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Episode 17: The Industrial Revolution

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  • The Industrial Revolution transformed the world, bringing rapid technological advancements and major changes to daily life. But industrialization also led to harsh working conditions and growing social inequalities.

    In this episode of The World History Curriculum Companion, we review the key inventions that fueled industrial growth, the rise of factories, and the impact of urbanization. We’ll also talk about the struggles of workers, the emergence of labor unions, and the competing economic theories of capitalism, socialism, and communism. From steam engines to social movements, this episode covers how the Industrial Revolution reshaped societies across the globe.

    This episode is designed to accompany our unit plan on the Industrial Revolution for our complete World History curriculum, which includes resources and lessons designed for middle school and high school classrooms.

    Students of History provides engaging lessons and resources for every unit in World History, along with US History, Civics & Government, and World Geography. You can learn more at StudentsofHistory.com.
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