1. understand the impact the industrial revolution had on the US.
Railroads became very important around this time, they made the transport of goods and people much easier. Factories became more efficient using water and eventually steam power. many inventions were created as well. Monopolies were common during this time the railroad companies and steel mills are a couple examples of monopolies. Monopoly- business that bought smaller companies at a loss so that they didn't have competion.
2.Understand the impact immigration and urbanization had on the US.
Immigrants came to the United States to have religious freedom better jobs and overall just a new beginning. Most people didn't like immigrants, because when factories came around they didn't treat their workers well. So they people all ready living here would go on strike. But the new immigrants who came over needed jobs so when they would go on strike the factories would just hire new immigrants. Because of this the factories could continue giving workers high hours low wages and bad working conditions. Between the 18th and 19th century cities started growing quickly. They grew so fast that the cities themselves couldn't keep up with the sanitation, plumbing and other needs of the people.
3.Understand the impact of the Progressive Era in the US.
Education during the Progressive Era became necessary by law. Students were required to attend school. African Americans received better education. African Americans were still segrated in almost every way from the white community. They did get the right ot vote throught the 15th amendment but the still made it very hard for the them to do it because they had to pass literacy tests and other things like that. Entertainment became better during this time as well.
4.Understand impact Imperialism had on the US.
It was one of the causes of WW1. Imperialism was when a large more powerful country takes over a smaller and weaker one. Many countries such as Great Britain France and Germany had many colonies. They often had disputes over these colonies.
5. Students will understand the political, social and economical changes the US had in the 20's.
Cars were made they became more affordable for the common person. Dancing and jazz became popular. Prohibiton- Alcohol was outlawed in the US. It caused more harm than good. Organized crime became big. Bootlegging was the illegal making and transporting of alcohol. Gangs were created this lead to violence. The common person would become a law breaker just becasue they wanted a drink. Red Scare- communism came about during this time. It was called the Red Scare becasue people thought immigrants coming over were gonna try to overthrow the government and turn into communism. League of Nations was created to prevent futures was like WW1. They "outlawed war" which in my opinion is one of the dumbest things ive ever heard. Not that I like war, but like thats gonna stop a country from fighting. Route 66 was the first road that went covered a large amount of the country. Science and religion were disputed during this time. People became looser dressing became more revealing and dancing became more physical. This time was the first time that more people lived in cities than in rural areas.
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