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 1.2:

Students will explain the connections between the growth of industry, mining, and agriculture and the movement of people into and within the United States.

• 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 Long Walk and the Escape to Utah
  The student will be able to examine United States Indian policy by understanding the events surrounding the Long Walk. They also will be able to understand how the Long Walk and the escape to Utah serve as examples of Navajo determination and persistence.

---

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.