Discussion Post
Did you know?! Great Britain BEGAN the Industrial Revolution around 1760? By using coal and the invention of the steam engine, their growth was unstoppable. The British created so many canals it was referred to as canal mania! The invention of the steam engine then gave them the ability to dig even deeper and quicker for coal!
This discussion will cover the Industrial Revolution in the North. Once you have read and reviewed the sources above, create a conversational discussion post with your class.
In what ways were people's lives changed by Industrialization? How was it before and how was it after the Industrial Revolution? What types of new challenges did people and businesses face? Did the article "The High Cost of Being Poor," change your perspective of the time period? Do you see women being treated differently? What did you learn that you didn't know before? What surprised you the most?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.