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Industrial Revolution Unit

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Eighth graders create their own newspaper and write articles about things related to the Industrial Revolution. They include five different inventions from the time period and explain how they either benefited or harmed society. They research two famous inventors from the time period and include articles about them. The write about the new tariffs that helped fund factories and analyze the pros and cons surrounding factories.

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factories, plantations

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factories, new inventions, north vs. south, plantation, social studies
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Grade
8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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5 days
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