UNIT 4 ESSAY

Due Date: _________

You will be writing an essay that explains the forces behind industrialization.
In other words, what impact does industrialization have on society? The
following is a list of requirements that you must follow:

• 5 Paragraphs or more
• Between 2-4 pages
• 10-12 point font
• 1” margins on all sides

The essay question is broad on purpose. You will use chapters 12, 13 and 14
to answer the question, but feel free to use more resources as long as you
cite them. Below are more specific questions that you may use to address
the essay question.

1. How did the rise of industrialization lead to changes in the Great

Plains?

2. How did the revolution in technology and big business lead to a new
industrial workforce.

3. How did the rise of industrialization lead to an influx of immigration

and how this affected cities in America?

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