THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Industrialization
During the 19th century, the United States experienced tremendous industrial
growth. This industrial growth resulted in many changes in American life.
Task:
Identify two changes in American life that resulted from industrial growth in the
United States and for each change
• Explain how industrialization contributed to this change
• Discuss one positive or one negative effect of this change on American life
You may use any appropriate change in American life that resulted from industrial growth.
Some suggestions you might wish to consider include increased immigration, new inventions
or technologies, growth of labor unions, growth of monopolies, growth of reform movements,
and increased urbanization.
This is to be completed in class on Monday March 1st
To be graded as follows....
5 = 50 points
4 = 40 "
3 = 30 "
2 = 20 "
1 = 10 "
