Crash Course U.S History: The Industrial Economy


Resource ID#: 154858 Primary Type: Tutorial
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In this tutorial video, you will take a whirlwind tour of America during the Industrial Revolution. After the Civil War, many changes in technology and ideas gave rise to a new industrialism. You'll learn about industry leaders of the time, such as Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Morgan. Enjoy this "crash course" review about trusts, combinations, and how the government responded to these new business practices!

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 13 Minute(s)
Keywords: U.S. History, tutorial, Grade 11, Industrial Revolution, industry, farming, railroad, trusts, monopolies, Homestead Act, urbanization, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D Rockefeller, JP Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, unions, Knights of Labor, AFL
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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