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Explore the characteristics of "The Industrial Age" through the expansion of industry, new inventions, and changing labor force. Discover how advancements in technology and utilization of natural resources transformed societies during this era.
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Bell ringer • Examine the entries and images on the timeline on page 408. What issues seem to characterize the era of “The Industrial age”?
The Expansion of Industry • Natural Resources Fuel Industrialization • New methods of recovering and refining oil touch off an oil boom • Abundance of iron and coal fuel steel production • New uses for steel emerge
The Expansion of Industry • Inventions Promote Change • The harnessing of electricity transforms American business • A profusion of inventions promote rapid change • New products affect people at home and at work
Class work • Review “The Changing Labor Force” • Complete “The Expansion of Industry”, pg. 57 in your workbook for your notes
Homework • Read Chapter 14, Section 2 • Complete Chapter 14, Section 2 assessment