Social Studies - United States History II
Lesson Plans

U.S. II Strand 1: INDUSTRIALIZATION

(Ca. 1880-1920)

The Industrial Revolution radically changed the daily lives of Americans. The immense industrial growth in the 19th century was fueled by technological innovations, abundant natural resources, and a large unskilled labor force. Migration, urbanization, and immigration are trends that continue into contemporary times.

Possible Guiding Questions to Consider:

• How did daily life change for many Americans as industrialization developed?
• What role does industrialization play in the United States today?
• What key events laid the framework for the growth of industry, mining, agriculture, and human movement?
• How did employment opportunities influence immigration and internal migration patterns?
• What were the major "push" and "pull" factors influencing migration to and within the United States, and how did immigrants change culture and politics?
• What challenges in employment did immigrants face?
• What is the relationship between industrialism and the rise of consumerism in the U.S.?
• Why is the Industrial Revolution sometimes considered to be two events? What was distinct about the "Second Industrial Revolution"?
• How could industrial leaders be considered both "captains of industry" and "robber barons"?

U.S. II Standard 1.1:

Students will assess how innovations in transportation, science, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, communication, and marketing transformed America in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

• American Transportation Revolution: Railroads
  Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S.government policies have also had a considerable impact on the development of transport as we know it today. In this series of three lessons,the students examine transportation and its impact on our nation (and vice versa) since the United States declared its independence in 1776.
• Henry Ford and Assembly Line
  In this economics lesson, students will create an assembly line to learn how specialization increases productivity.
• Henry Ford and Model T
  In this economics lesson, students analyze shifts in supply and demand in the auto market and related markets.
• Henry Ford and Productivity
  In economics lesson, students will research Henry Ford?s innovations to find strategies that improve productivity., includes slides, reading, and activity.
• Railroads: The "Engine" to Promote National Unity and Economic Growth
  Students will examine, explain, and evaluate a variety of literary and visual primary sources that describe and depict the development and impact of railroads on sectional relationships, national unity, and economic growth during the nineteenth century; analyze and assess eyewitness accounts, a notable photograph, and two maps of railway routes; read, discuss, and draw conclusions about the text and major concepts; make a sound response to one of several possible "essential questions."
• Rethinking Manifest Destiny: Westward Expansion...
  The student will be able to weigh the events of history influenced by the assumption of manifest destiny by examining the underlying concepts and points of view involved.
• The Gilded Age: The 'High' Point in America's History
  This video provides an overview of the Gilded Age and the individuals involved in this era of history.

---

http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).  Send questions or comments to USBE Specialist - Robert  Austin and see the Social Studies website. For general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director - Jennifer  Throndsen.

These materials have been produced by and for the teachers of the State of Utah. Copies of these materials may be freely reproduced for teacher and classroom use. When distributing these materials, credit should be given to Utah State Board of Education. These materials may not be published, in whole or part, or in any other format, without the written permission of the Utah State Board of Education, 250 East 500 South, PO Box 144200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200.