1. 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 industrializationaffectedthe 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:
Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis
statement.
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.
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.)
Summarize how industrialization affected the life of the average
working American during this period. Use specific examples
and details.
Use at least three (3) quality references.
Note
: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic
resources.
Your assignment mustfollow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, doublespaced, 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.

2. 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 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.