Courtesy of Ms. Susan Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY.
Some items borrowed from: Susan M. Pojer, Horace Greeley HS, Chappaqua, NY.
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Transcript of Some items borrowed from: Susan M. Pojer, Horace Greeley HS, Chappaqua, NY.
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:
The student will analyze the causes and effects of industrialization during the 19th century in the U.S. by completing a graphic organizer
GENERALIZATION:
Technological innovations often lead to industrialization, a change in economic systems, and urbanization.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:• How does technology change society?
• How did technological innovations change the U.S. in the early 19th century?
CONCEPTS:• Technological innovations• Industrialization• Economic systems• Urbanization
• Write each of the concepts on a Frayer model organizer.
• Discuss with a partner what you think each means.
• Think of an example of each.
• Finally, discuss with the class and teacher and clarify and add to your definitions and examples.
In 1800…• Each family farm created most of
their needs (food, clothing, simple tools, etc.)
• Larger items (plows, harnesses) were either imported or created locally
Causes of Industrialization in the U.S.
• Economic Changes After the War of 1812
• Spread of the Industrial Revolution from Great Britain and Europe to America
• Rise of the factory system in the U.S.
• Growing market for goods and raw materials in Europe and the U.S.
Causes of Industrialization in the U.S.
• While the South and West developed the agricultural basis for the national economy, the Northeast was laying the foundation for an industrial revolution.
TheRailroad
Revolution,1850s
TheRailroad
Revolution,1850s
p Immigrant laborbuilt the No. RRs.
p Slave laborbuilt the So. RRs.
Samuel SlaterSamuel Slater• Early English-American industrialist
known as the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution”
• "Father of the American Factory System" because he brought British textile technology to America
• Learned textile machinery as an apprentice to a pioneer in the British industry
• Brought the knowledge to America where he designed the first textile mills, went into business for himself and grew wealthy
The Lowell/Waltham System:
First Dual-Purpose Textile Plant
The Lowell/Waltham System:
First Dual-Purpose Textile Plant
Francis Cabot Lowell’s town - 1814
Regional SpecializationRegional Specialization
EAST Industrial
SOUTH Cotton & Slavery
WEST The Nation’s “Breadbasket”
Changed Life in AmericaChanged Life in America
• Working - More women and children worked outside the home in factories
• Farming - New inventions allowed farmers to produce more crops more cheaply
• Living - People moved to cities from farms (urbanization)
• Traveling - Much easier, so more people moved further west
Humans Modified their Environment, with positive
and negative consequences.
Humans Modified their Environment, with positive
and negative consequences.
Characteristics of the Free Enterprise System:
Characteristics of the Free Enterprise System:
• Right to choose jobs and professions
• Private property
• Limited government involvement in the economy (to protect the public interest and keep the national economy in balance)
• Competition and freedom of choice for consumers Competition drives down prices. Producers are constantly looking
for ways to make better and cheaper products in order to compete with others who produce the same or similar items. make economic decisions in the marketplace
Consumers have the freedom to choose
Characteristics of the Free Enterprise System:
Characteristics of the Free Enterprise System:
• Profit motive Profit is the motivating force in the free enterprise
system, incentive for production
Therefore, producers want to supply goods and services that are in demand by consumers
What do you think was the most important cause and effect of the Industrial Revolution during this time? Explain why.
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:
The student will analyze the causes and effects of industrialization during the 19th century in the U.S. by completing a graphic organizer
GENERALIZATION:
Technological innovations often lead to industrialization, a change in economic systems, and urbanization.