Introduction
This lesson is going to focus on what changes took place in America that led to the Civil War. This lesson is going to focus on how these things impacted history in America. In this mini-lesson, you will explore multiple sources that talk about the industrial revolution, and how this could have impacted the Civil War. While you are going through each Website, look carefully for any details that stand out to you, even if there is not a question on it. Please take notes in your notebook as we go through this mini-lesson.
Standards:
H2.6-8.7 Explain and analyze how technology and ideas have impacted United States history (1763-1877).
Task
Read or watch all of the resources given to you, while taking notes in your notebook. After going through each individual resource, go back and answer the questions being provided to you. Be sure to give proper credit to which sources you used on each question in your WebQuest.
Resource 2: https://www.historynet.com/the-antebellum-period-what-happened-in-america-before-the-civil-war/
Resource 3: https://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/lesson-1-factory-vs-plantation-north-and-south
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Process
- What happened in history that led to the Industrial Revolution?
- Describe the role of the Seed Drill in the Agricultural Revolution during this time.
- Describe the role of the Steam Engine during the Industrial Revolution.
- How did the geography of both the North and South affect the rise in technology?
Evaluation
In your own opinion, explain how the Industrial Revolution and Agricultural Revolution impacted each other.
Conclusion
After going through the resources in this WebQuest and answering some of the basic questions, write a summary of what you learned. While writing the summary, keep in mind that this information is important to know for the upcoming sections in this chapter/unit.