After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society. Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems forAmerican society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.
For the first part of this assignment you will createa thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather andpresent in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself.
Part 1:
Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
State you opinion on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.
Part 2:
Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
Determine three (3) major aspects of industrialization during 1865 and 1920 that influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. (Consider issues such as geography, entrepreneurship, legislative representation, etc.)
List five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization. Provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)
List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period.
Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.