Category Archives: Gilded Age & Industrial Revolution

US History – Child Labor & Working Conditions During the Industrial Revolution

Below in order are the websites on child labor and working conditions of the 1800s that you will need to answer the questions on the attached document.  The document will direct you to which site is needed. Biography on Lewis … Continue reading

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US History – Carnegie & Rockefeller Bio’s

Follow the links below to access information on Carnegie and Rockefeller.  Put your answers on a google doc or directly into summit. Andrew Carnegie – Hard Worker, Generous Patron – Bio page, read and answer questions 1-3. Andrew Carnegie Bio Page – … Continue reading

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US History – Point/Counterpoint – Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?

Point counterpoint: business tycoons of the turn of the century The link above takes you to a chart arguing for and against business tycoons of the late 1800s/early 1900s.  Answer the essay question after reviewing the chart.

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US History – CH 6 Industrial Revolution Test Review Sheet

CH 6 Test Review Sheet This will help prepare you for the unit test on Chapter 6.

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US History – Death to My Hometown (Extra Credit)

Death To My Hometown lyrics and questions The link above will take you to song lyrics from Bruce Springsteens song “Death to My Hometown” and questions that go along with it.  After listening to the song, and following along answer … Continue reading

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US History – America; The Story of US (“Cities”) Chart

The following chart is to be filled out as completely as possible as you view episode 7 (Cities) of the America; The Story of US series. Am Story of US Cities chart

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Honors US History – Inventions of the late 1800s. (Extra Credit)

Your job is to research an invention from the late 1800s (1860-1900) and answer the following questions.  You cannot choose one of the inventions we discussed in class or that are in the notes. 1.  What is the name of … Continue reading

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US History – Chapter 6 IDs (Identifications)

The link below will get you to your list of identifications for chapter 6.  Your job is to look up these important people using your textbook, notes, etc. from Chapter 6.  Define them and take notes on their significance.  These … Continue reading

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US History – The Boulton and Watt Steam Engine

Use the link below to answer the following questions. The Boulton and Watt Steam Engine 1.  What type of business first used Watt and Boulton’s improved Steam Engine? 2.  What four main innovations did Watt use in his Whitbread engine? … Continue reading

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US History – Chapter 6 Notes – Industrial Revolution

Origins of Industrial Rev notes CH 6, ST 1 notes – A Technological Revolution CH 6, ST 2&3 Notes – Growth of Big Business / Workers Issues CH 6, ST 4 Notes – The Great Strikes The link below is from … Continue reading

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