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US History – Major Strikes of the Labor Movement Late 1800s/Early 1900s

Directions:  Create an answer document on a google doc.  You will only turn in your answers.  Do NOT turn in a copy of this document and the information contained in it.  Answer Sheet ONLY will be turned in.   Use the … Continue reading

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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 – Chapter 6 Study Guide – The Growth of Big Business

The link below will access your study guide for section 2, chapter 6, pages 237-242 in your textbook. CH 6 SECT 2 Study Guide – The Growth of Big Business

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US History – AC/DC: The Tesla-Edison Feud Article

The link below will give you access to a brief article about The War of the Currents between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison.  After reading the article answer the attached questions. AC/DC: The Tesla-Edison Feud Article AC/DC Tesla v Edison … Continue reading

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US History – Thomas Edison Biography

Below are a few brief video clips about the genius and impact of Ohio native & famous inventor Thomas A. Edison. Mini Biography Thomas Edison (2:39) Thomas Edison Doc (4:12) How Edison changed the world (4:15)

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US History – The Current War – Tesla vs Edison Videos

The following video is an excellent bio of the Tesla-Edison feud and “The Current War”. Mini Version of the documentary above Video Activity:  As you watch the video over Tesla and Edison you are to create a 3 column chart … Continue reading

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US History – Technological Explosion of the 1800s Chart

The following chart lists several important technological breakthroughs during the 1880s, that helped to advance industry in our nation. The Technological Explosion Chart  

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US History – Ch 6.1 Study Guide – A Technological Revolution

Use your textbook pages 226-235 as well as the notes provided below covering section 1 of chapter 6 to answer the questions on the study guide. CH6, ST 1 Notes (google slides) Sect 1 A Technological Revolution (study guide WORD) … Continue reading

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US History – CH 6 Notes – The Industrial Revolution

Here are the notes for the various sections of this unit. CH6, ST 1 CH 6, ST 1 Notes – The Technological Boom (powerpoint) CH 6, ST 1 Notes – The Technological Boom (google slides) CH 6, ST 2 & … Continue reading

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