January 1, 1790
A transformative period from 1790 to 1914 that revolutionized American manufacturing, economy, and society through technological innovations, urbanization, and industrialization.
December 1, 1793
The First Industrial Revolution transformed America from manual production to mechanized manufacturing, beginning with Samuel Slater's water-powered textile mill in 1793. This period marked the nation's shift towards industrial power, establishing new manufacturing processes and economic systems.
January 1, 1870
The dramatic expansion of the American steel industry from 1870 transformed the nation's economy through technological innovations, particularly the Bessemer process, leading to unprecedented industrial growth and the emergence of industrial giants like Andrew Carnegie.
