Spanning the years 1760-1914, this documentary history examines the many facets of American industrial society, from labor conditions and immigration to the rise of corporations and the growth of urbanization. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, readers will gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal period in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.