Chapter 14 The Rise of Industry

Was the rise of industry good for American workers? Why (Give 3 reasons from the book and put the page number where you found it)

Homework from Chapter 13 - Due 12.07.07

By the 1900 the United States had the strongest industrial economy in the world. Explain how the following ideas/strategies shaped the economy: Horizontal Integration, Vertical Integration, Laissez-Faire and Social Darwinism.

This week's homework - Due Nov. 30th

Read chapter 12 (pages 151 - 161) and dont forget to read the summary on p. 161. Then answer, in one paragraph (3-5 sentences) the following question:

What opportunities and conflicts emerged as americans moved westward?

Remember, if you decide to turn this homework on paper, you must write two paragraphs. Thanks you!

Desicions, desicions, desicion...

I know you dont vote, and sometimes its dificult to get involved in something you know you have no control of (which means, if you cant vote, usually there's no reason for you to read about the candidates or, have an opinion about it, etc). But hey, I have not made my desicion yet, so I would like to hear from you who do you think I should vote for (on both sides; Democrats and Republicans). Let me tell you what is my primary concern; This nation is dealing with many internal issues (yeah, lets me a little selfish) that cover anywhere from jobs, poverty, and healthcare to race issues. Are they committed to improve the conditions of American life?

Tell me; What does it take for a candidate to show committment to improve the conditions of our life in the U.S.? Who (which candidate) do you think will be able to do that? Why?

Do you agree?

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