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Era of Industrial Age: Issues and Characteristics

This prompt delves into the defining features of the Industrial Age, highlighting key aspects such as the expansion of industry, reliance on natural resources, technological advancements, and the impact on the labor force. Explore the timeline entries to understand the era's challenges and innovations.

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Era of Industrial Age: Issues and Characteristics

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  1. Bell ringer • Examine the entries and images on the timeline on page 408. What issues seem to characterize the era of “The Industrial age”?

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Class work • Review “The Changing Labor Force” • Complete “The Expansion of Industry”, pg. 57 in your workbook for your notes

  5. Homework • Read Chapter 14, Section 2 • Complete Chapter 14, Section 2 assessment

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