Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and Outline

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"North, South and West"

1. Discuss at least two distinctive features (positive or negative) of each major region of the country (North, South, and West) in this period.  Analyze the extent to which you see any of these developments or features continuing into the present day, economically or culturally.

2.   Discuss at least three ways the Progressive Movement had an impact on American culture and American laws (including the Constitution).

Assignment 1.1: Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and Outline

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 for American 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 create 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 and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult Stanford University’s Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: http://www.stanford.edu/~steener/handouts/thesis.htm

For the next part of this assignmentyou will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

Part 1:
1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:

1. State you opinion on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.

Part 2:

2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:

1. 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.)

2. 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.)
3. List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period.
4. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America’s history.
• Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.
• Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
• Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

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