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Assignment 1.1: Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and Outline

Due Week 3 and worth 70 points

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.

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

Stanford University’s Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at:

http://www.stanford.edu/~steener/handouts/thesis.htm

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/

Part 1:

1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:

a. 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:

a) 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.)

b) 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.)

c) List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during

this period.

d) 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:

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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.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper