Lesson on Monday, November 6, 2017

Aim: What new business strategies allowed businesses to weaken or eliminate competition? 

Bell Ringer: Read "Preface: An Age of Extremes" pages 9-12 and complete Journal 27 – Why is the turn of the 20th Century called the Age of Extremes or Gilded Age?

Objectives:

1. SS.912.A.3.2 Examine the social, political, and economic causes, course, and consequences of the second Industrial Revolution that began in the late 19th century. 

2. SS.912.A.3.4 Determine how the development of steel, oil, transportation, communication, and business practices affected the United States economy.

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer (15 min) 

2. Read History of US Vol. 8, Chapter 1: Carnegie (10 min) 

3. Journal 28 – List the Robber Baron and Captain of Industry traits that Andrew Carnegie possessed. (10 min) 

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENTS: 

4. Complete Political Cartoon (rest of class) (due tomorrow)

5. Movie Post Assignment (rest of class) 

6. History Lab #4 "Captains or Barons" (rest of class)

Home Learning: 

Complete Movie Post Assignment / History Lab #4 "Captains or Barons”