His- • Assignment 1.1: 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
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 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 an 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:

For 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:

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

1. 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:

1. 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.)

1. 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.)
2. List
   five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average
   working American during this period.
3. 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.