Journal entrys and assignment for a history class

Lesson 3 Portfolio Assignment

Follow the instructions for the journal entries and the activity.

Journal Entries

Respond to the following questions. Your responses do not have to be long, just a paragraph, but do make sure that they completely answer the questions.

Save your work when you complete it. You will turn it in with the rest of your journal entries and portfolio assignments at the end of the course .

Objective 1

1. What do you think the West came to symbolize in American culture?

2. What arguments did the U.S. government use to justify building railroads despite the damage to native cultures? How did such damage outweigh the benefits? How could the government have handled the situation differently?

Objective 2

1. Although machine-run factories produced goods more efficiently, what possible setbacks or challenges would a company experience while transitioning from hand-production to machine-production?

2. What advantages and disadvantages do you see in allowing monopolies to operate?

Objective 3

1. How did the inventions produced during this period change the average American’s lifestyle?

Objective 4

1. What evidence supports a belief that Americans can advance economically through hard and work and saving money? What are your arguments for or against the belief that the American dream is still possible?

Activity

Please complete this activity. Make sure you look at the grading rubric below before beginning your assignment.

Create an advertisement of an invention you might invent to make your life easier. Your advertisement needs to include a drawing of your invention, a slogan, and a reason for buying your product. Look in a magazine for examples of advertisements. This assignment will be turned in as part of your portfolio.

Grading Rubric
Activities	Not Acceptable 0 points	Acceptable 1 point	Good 2–3 points	Excellent 4 points
Lesson 3: invention advertisement	Advertisement is missing two of the following: drawing, slogan, or reason for buying the product.	Advertisement is missing one component, but shows a basic understanding of why people invent.	Advertisement has the three components, showing both creativity and a good understanding of why people invent.	Advertisement has the three components, showing excellent creativity and understanding of why people invent.