The Industrial Revolution : The Birth of Modern America [1 ed.] 9781534561342, 9781534561335

During the Industrial Revolution, millions of Americans moved from farms to cities in search of work in new factories. T

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The Industrial Revolution : The Birth of Modern America [1 ed.]
9781534561342, 9781534561335

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