Assignment 1.2: Industrialization After the Civil War Final Paper
Due Week 5 and worth 120 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.
You have already developed a thesis statement and developed an outline in which you identify three main
points relevant to your topic. Now you will develop the final paper in which you explore your main points in
detail.
Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:
1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.
2. Identify 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. Explain your responses with specific examples and details.
3. Identify three (3) specific groups that were affected by industrialization and provide two examples
for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity,
gender, child labor, etc.)
4. Summarize how industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this
period. Use specific examples and details.
5. 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 style 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:
Identify and discuss the different ways that the heritage of slavery, the Civil War, the
Reconstruction, and segregation 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, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
