Period 1, 5, & 6 We will continue to examine race relations during the turn of the century as well as begin to look at the growth of mass culture. – Chapter 8.4 Notes – Catalog – Sears Clip
First Quarter Review What have you learned so far this year in US History? What do you like about the class? Dislike? Any suggestions on how to make the class better? (This does not include suggesting things like nap time or no homework.)
Chapter 8 Section 4 Amusement Parks Cities begin setting aside green space for recreation Amusement parks built on outskirts with picnic grounds, rides
Bicycling and Tennis Early bicycles dangerous; at first, bicycling is male-only sport Safety bicycle increases popularity of sport; women ride too Tennis imported from Britain; becomes popular
Baseball 1845, Alexander J. Cartwright organizes club, sets down rules National League forms 1876; American League forms 1900 Discrimination leads to Black National, Black American Leagues
The Department Store 1865, Marshall Field opens first U.S. department store in Chicago - stresses personal service - pioneers bargains - Woolworth’s was one of 1 st chain stores to offer goods at low price. Catalogs and RFD Montgomery Ward, Sears Roebuck catalogs bring goods to small towns Rural free delivery (RFD)—post office delivers direct to every home