High School - Industrialization 1/8 (1850-1900)

This segment of history is all about GROWTH.  We'll talk much about the different periods in this timeframe with a few specific dates to include.


Add to Timeline:
1863 - Homestead Act
1869 - Transcontinental Railroad completed - Promontory, UT
1886 - American Federation of Labor
1886 - Statue to Liberty dedicated

*Add misc inventors/years as you find interesting

This Week's Discussions:

Railroad era - Railroad video

Industry

Inventions


Homework: Prepare to share one of these in class.

Choose one invention as the greatest invention of this period. Write a persuasive essay to convince the reader this is the best invention.

Immigration reached its peak in America between 1880 and 1920. Research the history of immigration and create a map, chart or other kind of visual aid to represent your research.  (Think about these options… where did people come from? How many came? Where did they go, etc…Be creative!)