KC 6.1 Technological advances, large-scale production methods, and the opening of new markets encouraged the rise of industrial capitalism in the United States.
KC 6.1 1 Large-scale production—accompanied by massive technological change, expanding international communication networks, and pro-growth government policies—generated rapid economic development and business consolidation.
KC 6.1.2 A variety of perspectives on the economy and labor developed during a time of financial panics and downturns.
KC 6.1.3 New systems of production and transportation enabled consolidation within agriculture, which, along with periods of instability, spurred a variety of responses from farmers.
KC 6.2 The migrations that accompanied industrialization transformed both urban and rural areas of the United States and caused dramatic social and cultural change.
KC 6.2.1 International and internal migration increased urban populations and fostered the growth of a new urban culture.
KC 6.2.2 Larger numbers of migrants moved to the West in search of land and economic opportunity, frequently provoking competition and violent conflict.
KC 6.3 The Gilded Age produced new cultural and intellectual movements, public reform efforts, and political debates over economic and social problems.
KC 6.3.1 New cultural and intellectual movements both buttressed and challenged the social order of the Gilded Age.
KC 6.3.2 Dramatic social changes in the period inspired political debates over citizenship, corruption, and the proper relationship between business and government.
This section lists all of the required and supplemental readings addressing this topic within this module.
Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic. This will help you decide how you want to gather your information. The research (information) you gather from the readings (and the presentation) will be used in creating your final product that requires you to answer the essential question for this topic.
REQUIRED: Textbook: AMSCO, 4th edition.
Topic: Topic 6.14
Option: AMSCO, 3rd edition. Chapters 16-19
EXTENDED: Textbook: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past
Topic: Chapters 15-19
Supplemental: PPT of chapter overview
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College Board
Khan Academy
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Continuity: Review the page focusing on Continuity. Apply your understanding of continuity prompts to your Topic Reflection.
The following activities are considered works in progress. Although progress checks will be completed and feedback provided, you will only officially submit them at the conclusion of the module or specifically identified dates.. This will provide you flexibility in completing them with accuracy, depth, and purpose. Completion of these activities promote long-term preparation for the course and AP exams.
Extended Research files will be provided through our Google Classroom as an assignment.
Complete your extended research for all key concepts for this module then submit in Google Classroom.
Period 6
Complete your extended research for all SAQs for this module then submit in Google Classroom.
Period 6
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PPC Period 6: Unit 6 Progress Check: MCQ
Gather and report information (specific, relevant vocabulary, names, dates, and details) that would be used to write a formal response that answers the essential question for this topic. Regardless of format, the response must include a properly written thesis statement. Refer to Topic 1.1 and Thesis Statement pages for assignment support.
Refer to Topic 1.1 or Thesis Statement (X. However, A and B. Therefore, Y.) for more details.
Create a mind map.
Create an infographic.
Create a formal outline.
Create a graphic organizer.
Record a short video clip reponse (no more than 2-minutes).
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