About this Quest This quest was designed to bring people from the nineteenth century back amongst the living to help today's society understand the importance of the Industrial Revolution on Amercia. Quest Author My name is Penny Hite and I am a middle school American and ancient history teacher. I find the 1800's to 1920 one of the most fascinating periods in United States history. Related Nebraska State Academic Standards Nebraska Social Studies Standard 8.5

From Rags to Riches...

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a millionaire? What would you do to make it rich? The late 1800's and early 1900's were known as the Industrial Revolution. The United States was bursting at the seams. Many inventors were at the height of their creative lives. Natural resources were in abundance and many people made it rich by selling "mother nature's" products. The American people were coming into the age of technology, although nothing compared to the technology of the 21st century, it was an exciting time of new discoveries. America looked so good that, in fact, many other people from all over Europe wanted a "piece of the pie".

Go to Task.

The Nebraska WebQuest Technology Literacy Grant:
A cooperative effort coordinated by Educational Service Units (7, 16, & 18) and featuring the efforts of teachers from 15 school districts throughout the state. This series of WebQuests is topically aligned to Nebraska state standards for middle level social studies.

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