1. Bellwork
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3. Homework
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4. Standards
Evaluate the impact of new inventions and technologies of the late nineteenth century
Describe and evaluate the impacts of the First Industrial Revolution during the nineteenth century (e.g., the Lowell system, immigration, changing technologies, transportation innovations)
Identify and evaluate the influences on business and industry in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
Learning Targets
U4T1- I can explain the causes of the first industrial revolution.
U4T2- I can evaluate the impacts(positive and negative) of the first industrial revolution on society and the economy.
U4T3- I can describe the growth of business and industry in the nineteenth century.

5. Think, Pair, Share
Which do you think had a greater impact on the people of its time: cell phones or the telegraph?
Which do you think had a greater impact on the people of its time: the Internet or electricity?

6. Causes of 1st Industrial Revolution
The Embargo Act of 1807 and the War of 1812 were the springboard for the Industrial Revolution.
The Embargo Act of 1807 forced the United States to manufacture their own goods because they would not be able to trade for foreign goods.
The War of 1812 revealed the necessity for a better transportation system, economic independence, and independent markets.
After both of these events, Americans began to produce their own goods.
They began to think of innovative, efficient ways to improve the economy. They began the Industrial Revolution.

7. Time to Fill out Notes- 40 minutes
You will work with your partner to complete the questions and graphs. Partner 1A will read section 1, answer the questions, and fill out the graph. Partner 2A will read section 2, answer the questions, and fill out the graph. Partner 1B will read section 3, answer the questions, and fill out the graph. Partner 2B will read section 4, answer the questions, and fill out the graph.

8. Class discussion
Was industrialism good for industrialists? Was industrialism good for workers? Was industrialism good for the economy? Was industrialism good for the environment? Overall, was the rise of industry good for America? Why or why not?

9. Exit Slip
Answer ____ questions on your Exit Slip/Study Guide.