US History - Week of 9/8 - 9/11

US History II

Title: Week of 9/8 – 9/11

Hey Folks! This week we start Topic 9 and discuss Industry and Innovation in the turn of the 20th century. We will talk about the rise of big business, innovations of the 2nd industrial revolution, and the beginning of the organized labor movement.

Classes: Monday/Wednesday, 9:15 – 9:45 AM

 Zoom Meeting ID: 727 1779 5548

Weekly Objectives

9.1 Explain how new inventions, scientific discoveries, and technological innovations fueled growth and improved the standard of living. Describe the impact of industrialization in the late 1800’s.

9.2 Analyze different management innovations that businesses used to increase their profits. Describe the public debate over the pros and cons of big business. Explain how the government took steps to block abuses of corporate power.

9.3 Assess the impact of business practices on workers in the late 1800’s. Compare the goals and strategies of the first labor unions. Analyze the causes and effects of strikes in the late 1800’s.

New Assignments Due 9/14

  1. Topic 9 Pre-assessment
  2. Topic 9.1 Innovation Boosts Growth
  3. Topic 9.2 Big Business Rises
  4. Topic 9.3 Organized Labor Movement

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 9/14 at 8:00 AM)

  1. Topic 10.1 -American Indians Under Pressure
  2. Topic 10.2 The West is Transformed
  3. Topic 10.3 – Corruption Plagues the
  4. Topic 10.4 – Farm Issues and Populism