Lesson Plan

The Meat-Packing Industry in Chicago During the Progressive Era

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Young scholars examine maps showing the hog and corn distribution of the United States. In groups, they research the reasons why Chicago became the natural hub for meat-packing processing in the United States. They examine changes in governmental regulations and the economic effects of the change.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Instructional Strategy
Research
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