SS English G11
Niveaux scolaires: Grade 11
Système éducatif: American
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1. Analyze the major technological innovations and natural resources that fueled the industrial boom in the late 19th century.
Objectifs d'apprentissage:
1. Identify key inventions such as the light bulb, telephone, and Bessemer process.
2. Explain how natural resources like oil, coal, and iron contributed to industrial growth.
3. Discuss the impact of electricity on industry and daily life.
2. Evaluate the economic and social impact of railroad expansion and its associated abuses and regulations.
Objectifs d'apprentissage:
1. Describe the significance of the transcontinental railroad and its effects on westward expansion and business.
2. Identify common abuses by railroad companies, such as price fixing and discriminatory rates.
3. Explain the rationale and impact of government regulations like the Granger laws and the Interstate Commerce Act.
4. Assess the pros and cons of railroad expansion from different societal perspectives (e.g., businesses, farmers, workers).