Introduction
You have now learned about how monopolies were formed. You have explored the 2nd Industrial Revolution. You have become knowlegeable about the Populist Party and the Grange Movement. You have seen the start of Governmental business regulation and have been introduced to Social darwinism and the Social Gospel.
Task
Answer the following LEQs and questions below:
1) How did the late 19th century regulatory laws change American business and politics?
2) How did the Populist Party influence elections and political decisions?
(task questions are on process tab)
Process
http://www.economicsonline.co.uk/Market_failures/Monopoly_power.html
1) Under what conditions were monopolies formed?
2) Looking at the chart in the video, what improvements, upgrades, and inventions were made during the Second Revolution.
http://projects.vassar.edu/1896/populists.html
3) Read the passage. Why were the Populist organization looked at to be more turmoil than the democrats?
https://sites.google.com/site/eklund4seaton/home/essay-2
4) What are the differnences between Social Darwinism and Social Gospel? Are there any similarities?
Evaluation
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully completed the Webquest. You have now understood monopolies, populists party, the differences between social gospel and darwinism. And you can state what the LEQs mean.
Credits
Mrs. Stewart's class assignment
Links:
1) http://www.economicsonline.co.uk/Market_failures/Monopoly_power.html
2) (Video)