Assignment 1.1: Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and OutlineDue Week 3 and worth 70 pointsAfter the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society. Between 1865and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrializationalso created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil Warand discuss ways t
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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:
a. 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/
2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
a. List three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. In your
response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
b. 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.)
c. List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working
American during this period.
d. 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.
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