The Industrial Revolution in the United States was a time of change for American women. Many left farms and housework to work in factories. However, they still faced inequality, for example, earning much less than men and sometimes in very poor--and even dangerous--workplaces. But some women banded together to fight for better conditions and more pay. This important book provides critical facts about this time period in American history, through the lens of women's roles in it. The accessible text spotlights the most important curricular information, with sidebars, fact boxes, and historical images providing support for the key concepts.