Assignment: Industrialization, Imperialism, And America's Entry Into WWI
Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Outman, J. L., & Outman, E. M. (Eds.). (2003). Industrial Revolution: Primary sources. Farmington Hill, MI: Thomson and Gale.
• Chapter 17 (section 17.4), 18 (section 18.3), 19 (sections 19.1, 19.2), 21 (sections 21.2, 21.4)
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following categories representing minority groups during 1880-1914:
• Women's rights activists
• African Americans
• Immigrants from southern and eastern Europe
• Child workers
• Great Plain Indians
Then, address the following for your selections:
• Explain the socio-economic status and challenges of your minority groups at the turn of the century.
• How did the Industrial Revolution affect your chosen minority groups?
• Analyze how the Progressives brought reform to your selected minority groups. Do you find that the Progressives were successful in making government responsive and improve the conditions of your chosen minority group?
We enter the Industrial Revolution, with its many good and bad facets. Yes, so many innovations and business enterprises, but oh so many people sacrificed and crushed in this age, including many immigrants, women, and even children (Outman & Outman, 2003).
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.