The Industrial Revolution - Revolution Reaches America

The video explores the rapid spread of industrialization in America, driven by natural resources, a Puritan work ethic, and free enterprise. It highlights key innovations in the textile industry, such as Samuel Slater's cotton mill and Eli Whitney's cotton gin. The American Industrial Revolution is compared to the British version, emphasizing consumer-driven manufacturing. Despite progress, industrialization brought challenges like pollution, poor living conditions, and resistance from traditional workers.

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