Lecture Series - Rich Sandberg
From Farm to Factory: How Industrialization Transformed Work, Family, and Childhood
This lecture examines the period from 1700 to 1900, when England and the Americas underwent the transformative changes of the Industrial Revolution. Rich will outline the key economic, agricultural, and technological developments that fueled industrial growth. The talk will also explore the widespread use of child labor in factories, mills, and mines, focusing on working conditions, long hours, and the dangers children faced. It will conclude with a discussion of the laws and reforms enacted to address these harsh conditions.
