Download or read book Industrial Revolution written by Debra J. Housel and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain during the 1700s and spread to America in the early 1800s as the colonies formed and grew. Industrialism provided the means for development and expansion in America as life transitioned from rural beginnings to large cities. Industry was a large factor for innovation and employment at the beginning of the twentieth century.