Industrialization

Grade Levels

11th Grade

Course, Subject

History

Related Academic Standards

Construct research on a historical topic using a thesis statement and demonstrate use of appropriate primary and secondary sources. (Reference RWSL Standard 1.8.8 Research)

8.1.12.C 8.1.12.C

Analyze, synthesize, and integrate historical data, creating a product that supports and appropriately illustrates inferences and conclusions drawn from research. (Reference RWSL Standard 1.8.11 Research)

8.1.U.C 8.1.U.C

Analyze, synthesize and integrate historical data, creating a product that supports and appropriately illustrates inferences and conclusions drawn from research. (Reference RWSL Standard 1.8.11 Research)

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Document-Based Question

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Description

Historic Context:
The industrialization, which followed the Civil War, had a great impact on many different area of life in the United States. One of the groups most affected by the growth of industry was the worker.

Task:
Discuss the impact of industrialization on workers in the United States form 1865 to 1914 and evaluate the ways that individuals and government responded to the problems created by industrialization.

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Industrialization