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\nThe Industrial Economy\n

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\nDelve into the nitty-gritty of American industrialization in the decades after the Civil War, a period which saw the introduction of a national currency, dramatic population and economic growth, and the birth of the first modern...\n
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\nHow the Federal Reserve Works, Part 2\n

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\nWhat is the Federal Reserve Act? Enacted in 1913, it created the central banking system of the United States of America. Watch this video to give your class an idea of the financial panics Americans faced before having a centralized...\n
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\nThe Gilded Age, Robber Barons and the Rise of Big Business\n

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\nSurvival of the fittest! Scholars investigate an AP review video to discover the era of big business during the Gilded Age. Viewers examine the place of Robber Barons in society and its impact on the workforce in America. This is the...\n
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\nIsn’t It Exciting? (The American Industrial Revolution and Urbanization)\n

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\nAmerica was built on the ingenuity, work ethic, and foresight of our ancestors. Sixth graders learn about the complex Gilded Age in American history, including the prominent inventors and captains of industry, and how they all connect...\n
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\nAmerican Industrialists: Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?\n

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\nPhilanthropists, revolutionaries, or money-hungry businessmen? An interesting lesson plan examines four of the men who impacted business and industry in the nineteenth century. With group discussion, writing prompts, and worksheets,...\n
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\nThe Incorporation of America\n

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\nThe incorporation and industrialization of America is covered in this image-rich slide show. While text is limited, there is no shortage of great images showing the progression and causes of American Industrialization. Perfect...\n
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\nFame, Fortune, and Philanthropy\n

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\nWith your middle schoolers, develop concepts such as philanthropy, civic responsibility, community service, and common good. Discuss famous philanthropists and what we can each give of our time, talent and treasure to better our...\n
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\nTrial at the Turn of the Century\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine and explore various aspects of change at the turn of the century including economic, political, civil and others. Students then locate and analyze various primary sources to write an essay that demonstrates their...\n
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\nChapter 5 - Cram Jam Session\n

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\nExplore new vocabulary words which cover a diverse array of concepts from the world of business, immigration to the U.S., and immigrants who became famous inventors and business people in our country with your class. This is a great...\n
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\nIda Tarbell: Hysterical Woman vs. Historical Facts\n

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\nStudents examine journalism and its different styles.  In this effective communication instructional activity students create an editorial message and articulate an article.\n
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\nChapter 6 and 7 Unit Test\n

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\nIn this Progressive Era and Big Business test worksheet, students respond to 15 matching, 3 multiple choice, and 4 short answer questions.\n
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\nFactory Conditions\n

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\nIn this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to factory conditions and the rise of labor unions. A short answer question is included as...\n
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\nProgressives and the Era of Trustbusting\n

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\nHigh schoolers investigate the free-market system and anti-trust laws. In this Bill of Rights instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of monopolies and the progressive reform...\n
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\nThe Development of Antitrust Enforcement\n

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\nLearners analyze antitrust enforcement. In this American economics lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the free market system and antitrust laws. Learners respond to discussion...\n
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\nChapter 13 – Progressivism\n

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\nIn this U.S. history worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages regarding Progressivsim and respond to 48 short answer questions.\n
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\n1876-1920 Word Search Puzzle\n

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\nIn this literacy worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.\n
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\nPbs: American Experience: The Rockefellers: John D. Rockefeller, Senior\n

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\nA lengthy biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., who created Standard Oil, and developed the idea of horizontal integration of business. In addition, it discusses his philanthropy and the good he did with his fortune. From the PBS...\n
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\nPocantico Hills School: John D. Rockefeller, Sr.\n

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\nA fascinating site on the life of John D. Rockefeller, created by a second grade class from New York. Provides photos, games, a timeline, and much more.\n
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\nJohn D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company: The Standard Oil Trust\n

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\nThis site explores how John D. Rockefeller built the first great industrial trust, as well as its subsequent investigations and dissolution.\n
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\nPocantico Hills: John D. Rockefeller\n

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\nA grade school in Pocantico Hills, New York, profiles the founder of Standard Oil, John D. Rockefeller.\n
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\nDucksters: Biography for Kids: John D. Rockefeller\n

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\nKids learn about the biography of entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller including his early life, building standard oil, business monopoly, fun facts, and charitable giving on this website.\n
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\nDigital History: John D. Rockefeller in Cleveland [Pdf]\n

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\nJohn D. Rockefeller was a determined (some would say ruthless) businessman, who managed to gain control of all the oil refineries in Cleveland by 1872. Read about how he expanded his business while putting others out of business. [pdf]\n
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\nU.s. History: The New Tycoons: John D. Rockefeller\n

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\nJohn D. Rockefeller was a poster boy for big business in the late 19th century. Read about how he made his vast fortune, ans see how he ran his company.\n
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\nLoc: American Rhetoric: American Leaders Speak 1918 1920\n

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\nThis is a searchable collection of recordings from World War I and the 1920 Election, 1918-1920, entitled \"American Leaders Speak.\" It includes recordings by Warren G. Harding, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt and many more.\n
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