Civil War influenced U.S. society

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.