The Industrial Revolution (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third Series)

The Industrial Revolution (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third Series) by McDaniel, Melissa. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780531265628.

Learn about the sweeping changes, benefits and social problems that accompanied the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America. Changes from the Industrial Revolution included convenience, more consumer goods, and greater wealth, along with child labor, pollution, and poor living and working conditions for industrial workers.