1877-1917This Unit describes how the United States transformed itself from a rural, agricultural society to an urban, industrial one. Take a moment to look upon the information given, and the links connected to this page.
Chapter 13Changes on The Western Frontier
In this chapter you will learn about the settlers who moved into the new frontier to mine, ranch, and farm. In the late 1890s, The American West is the last frontier. Ranchers, cowboys, and miners have change forever the lives of the Native Americans who hunted on the Western plains. Now westward fever intensifies as "boomers" rush to grab "free" farm land with the government's blessing.
Chapter 14A New Industrial Age
In Chapter 14 you will learn about the industrial revolution of the late 1800s and the impact it had on American businesses and workers. Year 1863, and railroad construction is booming. In six years, the U.S. will be linked by rail from coast to coast. Center Pacific Railroad employs mainly Chinese immigrants to blast tunnels, lay track, and drive spikes, all for low wages.
Chapter 15Immigrants and Urbanization
In this chapter you will explore the immigrant experience and discover the effect of immigration. In 1880, New York City's swelling population has created a housing crisis. Immigrants families crowd into apartments that lack light, ventilation, and sanitary facilities. Children have nowhere to play except in the streets and are often kept out of school to work and help support their families.
Chapter 16Life at the Turn of the 20th Century
In chapter 16 you will learn about life at the turn of the century for Americans, including the hardships and discrimination that some feed. Summer of 1893, in Chicago, the World's Columbian Exposition is in full swing. Besides Thomas Edison's kinetograph- a camera that records motion- attractions include a towering "Ferris wheel" that lifts trolley cars into the sky and the first hamburgers in America. More than 21 million people will attend the exposition.
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