Aim: Why was the United States successful at industrialization?
Bell Ringer: Discussion: Why was the United States able to become an industrial nation? (Display map of all the natural resources found in the U.S. during this time period (Attachment A, page 1 or page 93 in the textbook). Discuss the importance of these resources. (5/10 min)
Objectives:
- 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.
- SS.912.A.3.3 Compare the First and Second Industrial Revolutions in the United States.
Agenda:
- 1. Bell Ringer (10 min)
- 2. Review: pool agreements, trust, economies of scale, vertical and horizontal integration
- 3. Read: Chapter 3 "Industrialization" Lessons 1-3 (pp.92-103). Complete the note-taking guide for Industrialization (Attachment B) using their textbook (McGraw-Hill United States History & Geography), online resources, or class notes as appropriate
- 4. Today we are reading lesson 1 and students are to fill in #s 1, 2, 3, and 4 below "Factors that Contributed to Late 19th Century Economic Growth." (rest of class)
Home Learning:
1. Journal 23 – A. What were two significant factors in the growth of U.S. industry? B. Which invention do you think has had the most lasting influence? C. How did laissez-faire economics encourage business to industrialize?
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