Module 9: Chapter 9 Industrial Transformation in the North, 1800–1850
Section outline
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Image from Chapter 9 of U.S. History (opens in new window) from OpenStax, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License v4.0 with the image information: Five Points (1827), by George Catlin, depicts the infamous Five Points neighborhood of New York City, so called because it was centered at the intersection of five streets. Five Points was home to a polyglot mix of recent immigrants, formerly enslaved people, and other members of the working class.In this module, you will learn about how the industrial and market revolutions in the early 19th century, combined with advances in transportation, reshaped the economic and social landscape of the United States. Americans could now more than ever quickly produce larger amounts of goods for a nationwide market as more and more people moved west. As the American economy changed, new class divisions emerged and solidified, resulting in previously unknown economic and social inequalities. Students will gain an understanding of how the nation was able to meet the challenges of industrialization and expansion.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Demonstrate knowledge of industrialization in the United States and the history of workers’ organizations. (CO 1 and 2)
- Recognize key facts in the process of selling western land, the Panic of 1819, and/or information about key American innovators and inventors. (CO 1 and 2)
- Recall important information about the development of improved methods of nineteenth-century domestic transportation. (CO 1 and 2)
- Identify some of the perceptions and/or ideals of various social classes in America from 1800-1850. (CO 1 and 2)
- (ASSIGNMENT ONLY): Compose an essay examining the similarities and differences between the various social classes in America from 1800-1850. (CO 1-3)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 9 Introduction above
- Read and view the materials in the Chapter 9 Pressbooks book below.
- View the Chapter 9 PowerPoint below
- Complete Module 9 quizzes/assignments/discussion boards based on chapter reading and PowerPoint.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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