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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Economic Growth and the Early Industrial Revolution

For Students 5th - 8th
A very thorough look at the industrial growth in the North because of the advent of the Industrial Revolution in America. See what industries grew, how factories became more productive, and find out how the states cultivated economic...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Widget Production: Producing More, Using Less

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This is an extension of a lesson called "Widget Production" and discusses a lesson plan on increasing productivity.