1. Call to Order In the last unit, we learned that the Compromise of 1877 did four things: 1. Rutherford B. Hayes would become President 2. All Federal Troops would be removed from the South 3. Congress would give loans and land grants to the South to improve Railroad construction 4. A democrat would be appointed to Rutherford B. Hayes’ cabinet Which of these do you think had the biggest effect on the Southern economy? Why?

2. Objective HWBAT analyze the causes of industrialization by creating a flow chart. (5.1.2.a) Agenda: Call to Order Notes Text Book Reading Exit Ticket Closing Activity

3. Resources Labor Force Access to Markets Innovation Capital

4. Plentiful Natural Resources Water, land, coal, iron, copper, silver and gold were all available in America. Growing Population The population grew from 31.5 million to 76 million between 1860 and 1900. Improved Transportation Railroads and steam engines were used to transport goods to a wider range of markets High Immigration 14 million people immigrated to the United States between 1860 and 1900. New Inventions New inventions improved various industries. Ex: Steel led to more railroads. Government Assistance The gov’t put tariffs (taxes) on imports. Most people bought domestically. The gov’t also provided loans and land grants to new businesses.

5. Checks for Understanding 1.How did the increase in the number of immigrants lead to industrialization? 2.How did the increase in population lead to industrialization? 3.Why is transportation good for big business? 4.Which of the causes of industrialization do you think was the most significant?

6. Your Practice Read the Textbook, pages 585-589. Answer questions 3 and 4 in your notebook. We will go over these answers at the end of the next three songs.