Innovators and Inventions: The Course to Change: Objectives
After you have completed this section, you will be able to:
- Describe the events that led to the Industrial Revolution in the United States.
- Describe contributions that were made during this period in history.
- Explain the impact of the Industrial Revolution on American society.
- Identify significant individuals that helped foster the spirit of change within America.
- Analyze how the Industrial Revolution affected the economy.
- Define the following terms:
- Industrial Revolution
- Republican virtues
- Emigrate
- Interchangeable parts
- Cotton gin
- Erie Canal
- Cumberland Road
- Turnpike