Lesson Details

Chapter 7- Section I (Tuesday's class)

Spring 2016

US History

Date

Jan. 31, 2017

Additional Info
Please complete work on loose leaf and hand in at the end of class.
  1. Read 'Witness History' on page 228 then answer the following questions: How long does the young woman work in the Lowell mill each day? What effect do you think this work would have on a young person?
  2. Define the 'terms and people' on page 228
  3. Why did railroad construction end canal building?How did turnpikes, canals, and railroads affect the way that people in different states interacted?
  4. What was Eli Whitney's main contribution to manufacturing? In what way did Whitney's system improve products? How might interchangeable parts affect artisans who made products by hand?
  5. Watch the following video then answer the following questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg1zgT4jJts
  • What is the name of the show?
  • What is the name of the moderator?
  • What is the name of qualification of the guest?
  • What was the topic discussed?
  • What event preceded this interview?
  • What information did you receive from this interview?
  • What are your thoughts on the issue?