Industrialization

Laissez-Faire (1Q23)

100

Define "laissez-faire".

When the government does not interfere with the economy.

200

Explain when a government could intervene in the economy even if the economy follows laissez-faire.

Could have any of the following reasons: 1. To protect property rights 2. Maintain Peace 3. Promote the growth of business.

300

Under a laissez-faire economy, where are there a lack of regulations? Explain what this could then lead to.

Could have the following: 1. wages and prices, 2. labor, 3. environment. Explanation may vary but should relate to one of the 3 areas mentioned above.

Inventions(1Q28)

100

Match the inventor with their correct invention: 1. Telephone, 2. Airplane, 3. Typewriter, 4. Automobile, 5. Electricity.

1. Telephone = Bell, 2. Airplane = Wright Brothers, 3. Typewriter = Sholes , 4. Automobile = Ford, 5. Electricity = Edison.

200

Name one invention we covered in class. Identify who invented it and then EXPLAIN the impact this invention had on America during Industrialization.

Answers may vary. Example Response: The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. It made communication during Industrialization easier and quicker between different companies and people.

300

Pick one invention from the Industrialization. Analyze the impact of this invention TODAY.

Answers may vary. Example Response: The invention of the type writer has an impact today. From the invention of the typewriter the idea for the computer keyboard was created. People use computer keyboards everyday around the world.

Railroad (1Q25)

100

Explain one way the railroad impacted Industrialization in America.

Answers may vary. Example Response: The railroad made the transportation of goods, products, resources, and people from place to place easier and quicker.

200

Identify and DESCRIBE how the railroad impacted one type of industry during Industrialization in America.

Answers may vary. Example Response: The creation of the railroads increased the demand for iron and steel to make railroad tracks and cars. This helped the steel companies and mills grow.

300

EXPLAIN how the railroad contributed to the growth of populations in cities.

Answers many vary. Student must have clear response that states as the railroad grew so did the populations in cities. May reference chart from class.

Unions & Strikes(1Q30, 1Q31 & 1Q32)

100

Define the following terms: Union and Strike.

UNION = an organized associate of workers formed to protect and fight for workers rights and good working conditions. STRIKE = when workers stop working to gain something from their employer.

200

Explain why UNIONS were created. Also, EXPLAIN the reasons why workers went on STRIKE during Industrialization.

UNIONS were created because working conditions (wages, being fired, safety, and hours) were not fair during Industrialization. The workers went on STRIKE because their employers refused to give them good working conditions (wages, being fired, safety, and hours).

300

Analyze the outcome of on STRIKE we covered in class. Could be the Pullman Strike, The Great Railroad Strike, or the Homestead Strike.

Answers may vary based upon strike. Answer should relate to the military being called in, the government wanted the strike to end, strike stoppers being brought in, and/or the strike was stopped and nothing else was done.

People (1Q34)

100

Identify the industry and impact of the following people: 1. Andrew Carnegie, 2. Cornelius Vanderbilt, 3. John. D. Rockefeller, 4. J.P. Morgan

1. Andrew Carnegie = steel, created large steel company, 2. Cornelius Vanderbilt = railroads, railroad consolidator (made smaller railroads big) , 3. John. D. Rockefeller = oil, created oil refineries and made the largest oil refinery in America, 4. J.P. Morgan = railroads, helped fund different railroads that lead to growth.

200

Describe the impact of ONE of the following people: 1. Samuel Gompers, 2. Edwin Drake, or 3. James Hill

Answers may vary based upon the person: 1. Samuel Gompers = helped the unions and workers - created the biggest union in America, 2. Edwin Drake = first person to drill for oil in Pennsylvania and started the oil industry, or 3. James Hill = created the Great Northern Railroad without help from the government - made transportation across the country easier.

300

Create and argument for the person you believe had the most impact during Industrialization in America. You need to support your belief with EVIDENCE to get the points.

Answers may vary based upon chosen person. A clear thesis and argument with evidence must be explained!