Assignment 1.2: Industrialization After the Civil War Final Paper

Assignment 1.2: Industrialization
After the Civil War Final Paper

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.

You have already developed a thesis statement and developed an outline in which you identify three main points relevant to
your topic. Now you will develop the final paper in which you explore your main points in detail.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.
2. Discuss
   three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. In
   your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
3. Identify
   three (3) specific groups that were affected by industrialization and
   provide two examples for each group describing how the group
   was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child
   labor, etc.)
4. Summarize
   how industrialization affected the life of the average working American
   during this period. Use specific examples and details.
5. 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
  style 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 heritage of slavery, the Civil
  War, the Reconstruction, and segregation 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.