Assignment 1. Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and Outline
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.
Part 1:
Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
State your thesis on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.
For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
Part 2:
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/
Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
List three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. In your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
List five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization. Provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)
List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period.
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 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 Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War 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.
NOTE: 1) Please type the questions with bold letters exactly as you read them. Do not change the questions. 2)This is an outline assignment only. Do not write an essay. You will expand your outline into a detailed essay in Assignment 1.2.
Part 1: Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you state your opinion on how industrialization after the Civil War had influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.
[Note: Thesis: This should state your informed opinion about how industrialization after the Civil War influenced US society, economy, and politics.]
PART 2
A. List three (3) major aspects of industrialization during1865 and 1920. In your response, consider society, the economy and politics.
A. First aspect of industrialization
B. Second aspect.
C. Third aspect.
B. List five (5) specific groups affected by industrialization. Provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)
A. First group
1. First example
2. Second example
B. Second group
1. First example
2. Second example
C. Third group
1. First example
2. Second example
D. Fourth group
1. First example
2. Second example
E. Fifth group
1. First example
2. Second example
C. List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period
A. First way
B. Second way
C. Third way
D. Fourth way
E. Fifth way
D. List at least three (3) quality references, including the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as academic sources.
Each source must have the author’s name, title and place) i.e. a book or a journal) and year of publication even if you retrieve your source from the internet.
Remember that you need at least three academic sources besides or in addition to the textbook. Use the university library by clicking on the
Resource Center tab at the top of Blackboard. Example of APA Format:
Sample, K. (2010). A Brief History of American Industrialization. Washington, DC: Template Publishing.
