This book analyzes the relationship between education and industrial development in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, exploring the ways in which education policies impacted the growth of industries and the economy. Carlton argues that education was a key factor in spurring technological innovation and economic growth during this period, and that an educated workforce was essential to the development of a modern industrial society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.