Unit+2+-+Industrialization+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc This unit will examine the changing society in America during the late nineteenth century. We'll begin by looking at the Bill of Rights and then examining how the push for those various rights is manifested in American society during the late 1800s. In particular, we'll pay attention to the role that industrialization played in that society, looking at how the US advanced in terms of technology and economics, but also the costs that came with such rapid industrialization. We'll look at the role that immigration played in all of this (providing cheap labor, but also leading to xenophobia) and look at how they begin to push for rights, primarily through the use of labor unions at this point in time. We'll conclude by asking if the founding fathers' inclusion of a Bill of Rights was intended to apply to the economic sector as well as the social/political sectors.

__Key Questions__

 * What modern issues/controversies exist surrounding the Bill of Rights and how have those been determined recently by the US Supreme Court?
 * What factors caused the US to industrialize during the late nineteenth century?
 * What were the pros and cons to "big business" and how did labors respond to the perceived injustices that existed in the labor world during this time period?
 * What factors caused the "new immigrants" to emigrate to America during this time period? How was immigration both an asset and a challenge to American culture?

__Important Dates/Deadlines__
Wednesday, October 5th - Mini Research Paper Friday, October 14th - Unit Test

__Class #1 - Introduction to the Bill of Rights (Friday, Sept. 23rd)__
1. Complete the Bill of Rights Current Event Assignment. Be sure that you bring a hard copy of your article and your analysis to class!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Introduce the Bill of Rights and discuss homework articles 3. Work time on research papers (I will go through your thesis statements with you.)
 * In-class Activities:**

The Daily Show and the Amendments The Colbert Report and the 2nd Amendment
 * Class Resources:**

__Class #2 - Introduction to Industrialization (Block D - Monday, Sept. 26th, Block E - Tuesday, Sept. 27th)__
1. Work on your research paper. (The deadline is approaching quickly!)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. The Age of Invention
 * In-class Activities:**

Telephone and Telegraph Failed Pioneers of Flight
 * Class Resources:**

__Class #3 - The Rise of Big Business (Wednesday, Sept. 28th)__
1. Complete your Age of Invention Timeline (We'll do the journal activity at the beginning of class) and turn it in. 2. Read 14-2. The forecast is partly quizzy.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Age of Invention Journal and Discussion 3. Discussion of Big Business
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #4 - Research Paper Work Day (Friday, Sept. 30th)__
1. Read 14-3. 2. Work on your research paper!!! 3. Block E ONLY - Essay Re-Write Option - This is actually due to me by midnight on Saturday, Oct. 1st. (Block D - Your opportunity will be coming...)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Work on Research Papers - Please read these Research Paper Reminders before turning in your paper!!!
 * In-class Activities:**

__Class #5 - Research Paper Recap and Intro to Labor Unions (Wednesday, Oct. 5th)__
1. Finish your research paper!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Research Paper Jigsaw 3. Age of Invention Review Quiz 4. Assign Reading on Labor Unions (Read 14.3 and answer the "Before You Read Questions #1-3 and the Key Terms and People on page 472.)
 * In-class Activities:**

__Class #6 - The Rise of Labor Unions (Block D - Thurs., Oct. 6th, Block E - Fri., Oct 7th)__
1. Complete the reading assignment from Class #5 and email Mr. Wood your answers to the questions or bring in a hard copy to class.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Examine what labor conditions were like in the late 19th Century (journal activity) 3. Answer: Why did labor unions form at this time in history? - Labor Union Comparison Venn Diagram 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of labor unions during this era. 5. Hand out test study guide for Unit 2 Exam 6. Read 15.1 for next class (Be aware of the answers to Questions #1-3, but you do not need to turn them in.)
 * In-class Activities:**

Brief Background on the American Federation of Labor
 * Resources for this class:**

__Class #7 - Immigration and the New Colossus (Monday, Oct. 10th)__
1. Read 15.1 in your textbook.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Discuss - What is the New Colossus? 3. A look at Ellis Island and Immigration
 * In-class Activities:**


 * Resources for this class:**

__Class #8 - Urban Life in the Late 1800s (Wednesday, Oct. 12th)__
1. Read 15.2 in your textbook and take notes 2. Study for your test (It's coming soon!!!)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Discussion of why city populations boomed during this time. 2. Venn Diagram - What did the cities mean to each of the three social classes? 3. What did people do to solve these problems? (Small Group Activity)
 * In-class Activities:**

Discussion Questions for The Jungle
 * Resources for this class:**

__Class #9 - Exam #2 (Friday, Oct. 14th)__
Unit 2 Exam Information