Assignment:
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.
Part 1:
Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
State your thesis on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.
You will create a 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 the
Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis;
Part 2:
Create an outline of the main points
Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
List three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. In your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
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) academic references
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes 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.