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1 Group responsibilities Men who built America
Spades (Cornelius Vanderbilt) Clubs (John D. Rockefeller ) Hearts (Andrew Carnegie) Diamonds (J.P Morgan) Each group rotate the reading responsibilities (Teacher observation) Each group find a video based on their assigned person. (The men who built America is excellent) All group members must complete the RB/ CI worksheet based on their assigned person. Each group must collaborate as a unit. (Teacher observation) Groups will present their work next class. Please take a 3 min clip to show during your presentations.

2 Photo Analysis Worksheet
Study your photograph for 2 minutes. Complete the photo Analysis worksheet independently.

3 Meet up with the people who have the same picture as you
With your group, determine what is happening in the photograph Add to your Photo Analysis worksheet.

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13 Industrial Revolution
Effort, beginning in Britain in the late 1700s, to increase production by using machines powered by sources other than humans of animals Characterized by the growth of cities, factories, and immigration Define Vocabulary using chromebooks

14 The Workforce Most of the immigrants came to America with the hope of finding work in the booming Industrial cities of America. When labor was scarce during the Civil War, the government passed laws that encouraged them to hire foreign workers. In addition to immigration, 9 million Americans moved from farms / rural communities into the cities. As more factories opened more workers filled their production lines throughout the late 1800s.

15 Factory Work By 1860, most states had adapted the 10 – hour workday however, it was not official law. Therefore, businesses made their laborers work 12 – hour days six days a week. In addition to long workdays, workers were paid for the quantity of a product they created. This practice became known as piecework. Piecework factories led to what has become commonly known as sweatshops, where workers work long hours at low wages, in poor conditions.

16 The Workplace Environment
The clock ruled the workplace. It told you when to start, take any breaks, and when to stop. Workers were fined or fired for being late, talking, or refusing to do a task. The workplace was dangerous: Lighting and ventilation was poor. The machines were deafening and faulty. Due to their physical features, children often worked in factories and made money for their family. By 1900 one out of five children between 10 and 16 were employed.

17 Working Families Children’s wages often meant the difference between a family going hungry or having food on the table. As a result many children left school at the age of 12 or 13 to find work. Sometimes if an adult became ill or died, children as young as 6 or 7 had to work in the factory. Unemployment insurance did not exist, government programs did not exist, you either had the money for rent and food or you did not.

18 The Division of Labor Throughout history when a product was created the producer was responsible for all the production steps. Division of labor – separated the work into different tasks. Proved to be efficient but took the joy and pride out of work. Relationships between workers and owners also changes. Owners rarely visited factory floors and viewed their workers as machinery in the process of production.

19 Industrial Revolution
Women, men, and children were all involved in factory work Many machines and inventions had interchangeable parts: identical parts that can easily be changed between two of the same machine Example: Cell phone cases

20 Rich vs. Poor In 1890, the richest 9% of Americans held nearly 75% of the national wealth. During the “best” years workers could earn a few hundred dollars a year. Some people turned to socialism, which was then gaining popularity in Europe. Socialism ???

21 Student News Have your CNN student news worksheet

22 Inventions Many inventions were made during the industrial revolution that benefitted society Inventions needed a patent, or a license from the gov’t giving the inventor sole rights to make, use, and sell an invention Recap: Positive & negatives of IR Answer on note card: How many humans would be needed to equal the power of a machine during the early part of the IR? List two positive and negative aspects of the IR.

23 Robber Baron or Captain of Industry? Group Activity.

24 Exit Ticket Two Truths and a Lie about your assigned person.
Place this on an index card which will be handed out by the teacher.

25 The Division of Labor Throughout history when a product was created the producer was responsible for all the production steps. Division of labor – Proved to be efficient but took the joy and pride out of work. Relationships between workers and owners also changes. Owners rarely

26 Gun Foundry

27 Cotton Gin Invented by Eli Whitney, this machine separated cotton from the seeds

28 Cotton Gin Cotton gin made it much easier to clean cotton
How does this machine benefit some? Who does it benefit? How does this machine harm some? Who does it harm?

29 Textile Factories Many were centralized, meaning that all pieces of production would take place in one factory Many workers were specialized, or performed one part of the manufacturing process, making them more efficient at their job

30 Travel Roads, Canals, Rivers, Railroads were all used for travel purposes

31 Economy Economy soared after War of 1812 due to:
Market Revolution: change in way Americans make and sell goods Manufacturing: use of machinery to make product Led to the free enterprise system where companies competed for profit

32 $$$$$$$ Many loans were make in investment capital, which is money a business spends in hopes of future gain Most common form of money were bank notes

33 The North and the South List words, phrases, or places that you associate with the North List words, phrases, or places that you associate with the South

34 The Growing Economy The growing economy led to divides between regions in the United States The North became more industrialized and the South maintained an agricultural society

35 Farming Farming was slowing in the North, was mostly sustenance crops
Farming was growing in the South when inventions like the Cotton Gin developed cotton into a king cash crop

36 Industries Industrialization, or the growth of industries, led to increased job opportunities in the North Cities began to grow and develop

37 Cities Many low income families had lived in tenements
Tenements are small, crowded, apartments that have poor sanitation, safety, and comfort.

38 Tenement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzT8Eqhu YxA
Cotton gin Cotton Gin

39 Immigration Misconceptions
Work with the same person you interpreted the Photo Analysis with. Complete and the Misconceptions vs truth of immigrants chart. Use Chromebook to due further research. Be prepared to present to the class.


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