Week 3 US Hist Assignment

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Assignment 1.1: Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and
Outline

Due Week 3 and worth 70 points

After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized
society. Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many
ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society.
Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that
industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.

Part 1:

  1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which
    you:

    1. State your thesis on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced
      U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.

For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A
thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph
that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the
material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that
a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself.
(Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a
proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/

Part 2:

For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main
points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis
for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to
assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

  1. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
    1. List three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920.  In
      your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
    2. List five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization.
      Provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected.
      (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)
    3. List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average
      working American during this period.
    4. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the
      textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as
      academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
    margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
    school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
    instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s
    name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and
    the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
    length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment
are:

  • Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction,
    and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America’s history.
  • Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have
    influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United
    States.
  • Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil
    War.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary
    U.S. history.
  • Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper
    writing mechanics.