The Industrial Revolution: Key Themes and Documents

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