A Cultural Approach To Fools, Rules, Stools, Ghouls, and Mules

An Integrated, Interdisciplinary, Thematic Approach to 19th Century History, Science, Education, Literature and Technology The industrialization of America during the 1800's is an important period in history, as it provides a backdrop for the growing cities in which classes, races and ethnic groups were jumbled together to a degree not previously known. Students need to know about the significant role the Romantic/Transcendental periods played in developing our country's historical and cultural background. Many of the inventions from this time frame are the basis for our scientific understanding today.