This US History lesson plan on the 2nd Industrial Revolution addresses the struggles of farmers during the Gilded Age and the rise and fall of the Populist Party. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Granger Movement (“The Grange”)
- Farmers’ Alliances
- problems with railroad companies
- farm overproduction
- Populist Party (rise, goals and decline)
- the gold standard
- bimetallism (“free silver”)
- inflation
- William Jennings Bryan and the “Cross of Gold” speech
- 1896 Election
- Gold Standard Act
- Impacts/achievements of the Populist Party
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Slides/Pages: 37 (33 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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Gilded Age Lesson Plan Bundle | 9 US History Lessons | Industrial Revolution Lessons
This comprehensive **Gilded Age Lesson Plan Bundle** includes **9 US History lesson plans** designed to cover the key events and developments during the 2nd Industrial Revolution (Gilded Age). Each lesson plan provides a thorough and engaging overview of a range of topics including industrialization, corporations, capitalism, Social Darwinism, urbanization and labor unions as well as important historical events like the Haymarket Square riot, the rise of the Populist Party and the "Cross of Gold" speech. Designed for 45-50 minute class periods, these lessons are ideal for teaching the complexities of this transformative period in American history. **Lessons Included in this Bundle:** 1- Causes of Industrialization (30 slides, 4 pages) - *This lesson explores the major causes of industrialization, including the growth of railroads, inventions, and the shift to an industrial economy.* 2 - Rise of Corporations (17 slides, 4 pages) - *Focuses on the rise of corporations and the business strategies of horizontal and vertical integration that defined this period.* 3 - Captains of Industry | Robber Barons (34 slides, 4 pages) - *Covers the lives and business practices of prominent industrialists like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Vanderbilt, and explores their impact on society.* 4 - The Gilded Age & Social Darwinism (16 slides, 4 pages) - *Examines the term "Gilded Age" and the socio-economic theories like Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth that were promoted during this era*. 5 - Rise of the Labor Movement (18 slides, 4 pages) - *Discusses the challenges faced by workers and the emergence of labor unions and movements that fought for workers' rights during the Gilded Age.* 6 - Capitalism, Socialism & Communism (26 slides, 4 pages) - *Compares capitalism, socialism, and communism, and looks at their application during the Gilded Age in both business and labor struggles.* 7 - Key Events of the Labor Movement (29 slides, 4 pages) - *Focuses on pivotal labor strikes and events like the Haymarket Riot, Homestead Strike, and Pullman Strike, and their impact on labor rights.* 8 - Farmers & Gilded Age Populism (33 slides, 4 pages) -*Explores the struggles of farmers, the rise of the Populist Party, and their fight for reform in the face of corporate dominance.* 9 - Urbanization & Immigration (29 slides, 4 pages) - *Covers the impacts of rapid urbanization and the influx of immigrants, including nativism and government policies like the Chinese Exclusion Act.* . **Slides/Pages: 278 total (242 slides, 36 pages)** . **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. . **51/Usage Statement:** This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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2nd Industrial Revolution Unit | 10-Day Bundle | Gilded Age | Lessons, Review Activity, Test
This **10-day Industrial Revolution unit** lesson plan covers major events occurring in the **United States** during the **2nd Industrial Revolution (Gilded Age)**. The emphasis is primarily on the **economic changes** the USA went through during this period. The bundle includes lesson plans, a unit review, and a test, making it perfect for any teacher, regardless of prior experience with the content. The materials are pre-formatted and ready to use, with all answer keys provided. . **Bundle Contains (in downloadable .zip files):** ***Daily Lesson Files (to be used during Days 1-8):*** - Each daily lesson .zip file includes a PowerPoint presentation, student guided notes, and a multiple-choice quiz. - Each lesson is ready-to-use with no prep required. All answer keys are included. ***Review & Test Files (to be used during Days 9-10):*** - Unit Study Guide and Scavenger Hunt Review Activity for interactive student engagement. - Unit Test with 20 multiple-choice questions, many of which include documents or visuals. - Full Unit Question Bank containing 47 multiple-choice questions (for test customization). - All answer keys are included for easy and efficient grading. . **Topics Covered By Lesson Include:** ***1 - The 2nd Industrial Revolution – Intro and Causes*** - Industrialization, differences between the1st and 2nd Industrial Revolutions, Railroad Expansion (incl. Transcontinental Railroad), New Technologies of the 2nd Industrial Revolution, Laissez-Faire economic policy ***2 - Rise of Giant Corporations*** - Corporations (what they are, how they differ from sole proprietorships, and their advantages), Corporate Integration strategies (specifically Horizontal and Vertical Integration), influence of Laissez-faire economic policy ***3 - Captains of Industry / Robber Barons*** - Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller and John Pierpont (“J.P.”) Morgan, the companies they founded/ran, Trust Companies, Monopolies, criticisms of monopolies. ***4 - Wealth & Society During the Gilded Age*** - “Gilded Age” (origin, meaning), income inequality of the 2nd Industrial Revolution, Social Darwinism, Gospel of Wealth, and the complex legacy of wealthy industrialists. ***5 - Rise of the Labor Movement*** - Problems for workers in the 2nd Industrial Revolution, Tactics used against labor by company management, the rise of Labor Unions, the Knights of Labor ***6 - Comparative Economics & the Gilded Age*** - Capitalism, Socialism, Communism (origins, key concepts and differences, real-world application, and relevance to the Gilded Age), Mixed Economies. ***7 - Key Events of the Labor Movement*** - Knights of Labor (recap), Haymarket Square Riot, Homestead Steel Strike, Pullman Strike, the American Federation of Labor, and labor union tactics ***8 - Farmers and Populism in the Gilded Age*** - Granger Movement, Farmers’ Alliances, problems farmers faced in the Gilded Age, the Populist Party, bimetallism, William Jennings Bryan, “Cross of Gold” speech, 1896 Election, impacts of the Populist Party . **Slides/Pages: 330 total in bundle (266 slides, 64 pages)** . **Why Teachers Love This Resource:** - Major savings—By purchasing this unit bundle, you save ***over 40%*** compared to the cost of buying each of these resources individually. - Comprehensive, No-Prep Unit—everything you need in terms of content for an entire unit of instruction. - Ready-to-use materials—perfect for any teacher, experienced or new. - Great for substitutes—all the materials are pre-formatted with answer keys provided. - Ideal for virtual classrooms—easily adaptable for online teaching platforms. . **51/Usage Statement:** This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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