Author Archives: Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

About Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

Rebecca Beatrice Brooks is the author and publisher of the History of Massachusetts Blog. Rebecca is a journalist and history writer who got her start in journalism working for small-town newspapers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire after she graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in journalism. She is a member of the American Historical Association, Historic Salem Inc, the Danvers Historical Society, the Salisbury Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents. Visit this site's About page to find out more about Rebecca.

Celebration of the meeting of the Transcontinental railroad in Promontory Summit, Utah, May 1869

The Industrial Revolution in America

The Industrial Revolution completely transformed the United States until it eventually grew into the largest economy in the world and became the most powerful global superpower. The industrial revolution occurred… Read more »

Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Mass

Best Plymouth Tours from Boston

Are you visiting Boston and are looking to take a side trip to Plymouth? Check out these Plymouth tours from Boston. Due to Cape Cod’s close proximity to Boston, taking… Read more »

Plan of the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, illustration by Sidney and Neff, circa 1850

Where Did the Industrial Revolution Take Place?

The industrial revolution began in Britain and then slowly spread across the world over the span of a few centuries. The first regions of the world to be industrialized were… Read more »

Best Plymouth Walking Tours

Are you planning a trip to historic Plymouth, Massachusetts and are looking for a great walking tour? Then check out the walking tours in this article. Plymouth walking tours are… Read more »

James Watt's double steam engine from his specification of 1782, illustration from 1822

Industrial Revolution Timeline

The time period of the industrial revolution was 1750 to 1914. The industrial revolution occurred in two distinct phases: the first industrial revolution, between 1750 and 1850, and the second… Read more »