Category: Industrial Era

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 »

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 »

Lowell, Mass Mills on the Merrimack River, circa 1900

History of the Industrial Revolution

The industrial revolution completely changed Massachusetts in the 19th century and the world in general. The industrial revolution is considered a major turning point in world history because it impacted… Read more »

Battle of Tippecanoe, illustration published in Military Heroes_ of the War of 1812, circa 1849

War of 1812 Battles

The War of 1812 was fought in North America. The battles of the War of 1812 were fought in four major theaters: the Atlantic coast, the Gulf Coast, the U.S./Canada… Read more »

Timeline of the War of 1812

The War of 1812 took place between 1812 and 1815. It was a conflict between Great Britain and the United States which was triggered by British interference in American trade…. Read more »