HIS 105 (Strayer) – Assignment 1.1: Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and Outline
After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society, Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.
For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement, A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult Stanford Universitys Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at:
.stanford.edu/~steenedhandouts/thesis,htm”>http://www.stanford.edu/~steenedhandouts/thesis,htmFor the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https ://owL english.purdue.edulen,qagement/ 2/2/55/
Part 1:
1. Wdte a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
a. State you opinion on how industrialization after……
Part 2:
2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outlines in which you:
a) Determine three (3) major aspects of industdalization durng 1865 and 1920 that influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics, (Consider issues such as geography, entrepreneurship, legislative representation, etc.)