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This US History Lesson Plan Bundle contains 9 lessons on the Second Industrial Revolution and Gilded Age, providing an engaging and comprehensive study of U.S. industrialization. Focused on key topics such as the labor movement, political corruption, the rise of big business, and economic systems, these lessons will immerse students in this transformative period of industrialization in U.S. economic history.

The bundle includes 9 ready-to-use lesson plans that cover a variety of important topics, from the rise of industrial capitalism to the effects of urbanization and the struggles of immigrants. With PowerPoint presentations, guided notes, and multiple-choice quizzes, this bundle offers everything you need to teach the core themes of industrialization, including labor unions, political machines, and new economic systems.

Lessons Included in this Bundle:

1. Causes of Industrialization (30 slides, 4 pages)

• This lesson explores the major causes of industrialization in the United States, including the growth of railroads, new inventions, and the impact of laissez-faire economic policies. It also compares the First and Second Industrial Revolutions.

1. Rise of Corporations (17 slides, 4 pages)

• This lesson covers the rise of corporations and the concepts of horizontal and vertical integration. It discusses the advantages of corporations and their influence during the 2nd Industrial Revolution.

1. Captains of Industry / Robber Barons (34 slides, 4 pages)
   - This lesson introduces the industrialists of the 2nd Industrial Revolution, such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller, and contrasts them as “Captains of Industry” and “Robber Barons.”
2. The Gilded Age & Social Darwinism (16 slides, 4 pages)
   - This lesson covers the socio-economic beliefs of the Gilded Age, including Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth, and examines the complex legacy of industrialists like Carnegie and Rockefeller.
3. Rise of the Labor Movement (18 slides, 4 pages)
   - This lesson explores the early rise of labor unions, including the Knights of Labor, and addresses the struggles workers faced during the Second Industrial Revolution.
4. Capitalism, Socialism & Communism (26 slides, 4 pages)
   - This lesson compares the economic systems and theories of capitalism, socialism, and communism. It explains their origins, key concepts, and relevance to the Gilded Age and workers’ rights.
5. Key Events of the Labor Movement (29 slides, 4 pages)
   - This lesson covers major labor movements of the Gilded Age, including the Haymarket Square riot, Homestead Steel Strike, and Pullman Strike, and discusses labor union tactics.
6. Urbanization & Immigration (29 slides, 4 pages)
   - This lesson addresses the causes and impacts of urbanization during the Gilded Age, the rise of nativism, and the challenges faced by immigrants during industrialization.
7. Political Machines (25 slides, 4 pages)
   - This lesson focuses on the rise and fall of urban political machines, specifically Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed, and explores the corruption and reform movements of the time.
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Each Lesson Includes:

• PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use slides with engaging visuals and key points for discussion.
• Student Guided Notes: Fill-in-the-blank style notes to encourage active student participation.
• Teacher Guided Notes: Completed answer keys for seamless lesson delivery.
• Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version): 6-question quiz for assessment, review, or exit slip.
• Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version): Answer key included for quick grading.
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  Slides/Pages: 260 total (224 slides, 36 pages)
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  Why Teachers Love This Resource:
• Huge savings: Buy purchasing this 9-lesson bundle, you save 30% compared to buying each lesson individually.
• Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
• Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
• Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
• Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.
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