Baltimore Polytechnic Institute February 3, 2016 A.P. U.S. History Mr. Green

Students will evaluate the impact of Westward migration by analyzing the crops of the various farming regions in the late 19 th century.

1880s Decade Chart due Tuesday 1884, 1888, 1892, 1896 Election Charts due Wednesday

“If nature were untouched by the hand of man, then man could be more easily acquainted with the hand of God” Thomas Cole 1. What movement of today was beginning to evolve in the later part of the 19 th century? 2. Against whom were conservationist organizations battling and why?

Turn to page 647 in the classroom book. With a partner or 2, analyze the map that details the crops of the various farming regions in the late 19 th century and compare the economies of each region.

Students will analyze primary sources to describe the contrast between the benefits U.S. workers receive today with benefits they received in the Gilded Age ( ) Explain the various workforce tactics used during the Gilded Age and categorize them as benefiting either management of labor and evaluate their potential effectiveness.

Discuss as a class

Select the most important factor that impacted the development of labor systems by examining each category and provide evidence for your support.

Begin Reading first ½ of Chapter 25 Charts, charts, charts