The first industrial revolution began in Britain in the 1700s and 1800s and was a time of significant innovation.
The American Industrial Revolution followed in the late 19th century and became the engine of economic growth in the United States.
The Industrial Revolution brought about inventions including the assembly line, the telegraph, the steam engine, the sewing machine and the internal combustion engine.
Work in factories during the industrial revolution paid better than work in agriculture.
The increase in the number of factories and migration to cities has led to pollution, terrible working and living conditions, child labor.