Social Studiesby Matthew Caggia

Unit 7: Industrial Revolution

Chapters 19 & 21

Many theories abound as to why the Industrial Revolution began in Europe when there were planty of other places around the world ripe for the change. Regardless, that is where it bgean and would forever change the way the people of the world worked and lived. New invnetions led to changes in society and new daily hardships, which in turn challenged people's notions about their role in society leading to new philosophies about the relationship between society and the individual. These changes are still controversial and debated in government today.

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Crash Course World History #32: "Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution"

Cleverly made videos that summarize key historical information using fun graphics and witty descriptions. The most revolutionary of all revolutions of the time, so much of what we are and can do today are thanks to the inventions developed during the Industrial Revolution.

Crash Course World History #33: "Capitalism and Socialism"

Cleverly made videos that summarize key historical information using fun graphics and witty descriptions. Capitalism v. Socialism, or maybe some middle ground? What role (if any) should the government take in the economy?

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