Assignment 1.1: Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and OutlineAfter 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 forAmerican society. Consider events that took place
after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S.
between 1865 and 1920.For the
first part of this assignment you will createa 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 andpresent 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 Stanford University’s Website with tips on how to
construct a proper thesis; the websitecan be found at:.stanford.edu/%7Esteener/handouts/thesis.htm”>http://www.stanford.edu/~steener/handouts/thesis.htmFor the
next part of this assignmentyou 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:.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/”>https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/Part 1:1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which
you:State
you opinion on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S.
society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.Part 2:2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:Determine
three (3) major aspects of industrialization during 1865 and 1920 that
influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. (Consider issues such as
geography, entrepreneurship, legislative representation, etc.)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) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other
Websites do not quality 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:Identifyand
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.