Across the world, social, economic, and industrial advances during the period between 1750 and 1918 triggered mass movements of people across numerous continents. Some went by choice; many more were forced. Beginning with the impact of the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions on population growth and colonial expansion, this program explores the nature, extent, and experiences of immigrants and settlers, convicts, and slaves.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2016. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 30, 2018.

Introduction: Expansion in the Modern World (2:13); --The Agricultural and Industrial Revolution (2:36); -- Immigrants and Settlers (3:13); -- Convicts (3:46); -- Slaves (3:47); -- Credits: Expansion in the Modern World (0:05);.