Unit Eight: Industrialization & the Great West
Unit Goals:
- To recognize that America accomplished heavy industrialization in the post Civil War era, spurred by the transcontinental rail network, business grew and consolidated into giant corporate trusts, as epitomized by the oil and steel industries. - To understand that industrialization radically transformed the practices of labor, immigration, the condition of the working class, and city life as urban growth exploded during the era, eventually leading to unsuccessful union and reform movements. - To realize that after the Civil War, a rapid expanding white population in the West overcame the Plains Indians fierce resistance and settled the western regions, bringing to a close the long frontier phase of American history. |
Readings:
Chapter 24: Industry Comes of Age Chapter 25: America Moves to the City Chapter 26: The Great West and the Agricultural Revolution |
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Announcements/Reminders/Etc.4/15 - Quiz moved back to Wednesday for all classes. Remember that it will include the map quiz for the West. 4/4 - This is a short unit and the culminating assessment will be a quiz. This quiz will include a map section of the West (see map below). Assignments |
Calendar:
Calendar updated as of 4/15:
PowerpointsPlease remember that if you lose your note packet, you can print the "Notes Version" powerpoint below and select to print "Handouts (3 slides per page)".
Unit 8 Powerpoint (Class Version) Unit 8 Powerpoint (Notes Version) |
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Multimedia
Regional Map for Map Quizzes:
Rise of Cities in America:
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