Module 2 - Industrialization and Pluralism in America
Overview
In this module we will explore the growth of industry in the United States in the late 1800s with particular emphasis on the social and political impacts that this growth had. Issues related to class divisions, immigration, racism, and the influences of corporations on the American political process will be explored in depth. Content will be examined through excerpts of novels, speeches and essays, along with political cartoons. Students will also engage with the core texts, Slavery by Another Name, as we introduce the presentation cycle and students work through the first chapters of the book. Additionally, we will continue building a foundation of skills related to textual annotation, close reading, and professionally presenting ideas through spoken and digital mediums.
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