A New Industrial Revolution |
Read: 18:1, pp. 608-612, A New Industrial Revolution
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Big Business |
Re-read: 18:2, pp. 614-612619, Big Business and Organized Labor
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New Immigration |
Read: 18:4, pp. 625-629, New Immigration
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Diocese of Providence and Immigrants |
Read The Diocese of Providence, A Short History 1780-2000, "Ethnic Groups: Early 20th Century", pp. 63-81
Answer these questions on a separate sheet of loose-leaf paper. There are three ways to view the article: use the link above, the document below, or download the article as a .pdf. What ethnic groups established R.C. Churches in R.I.? Why did Bishop Harkins recruit native speaking priests to serve in ethnic communities? What was the largest ethnic group? What challenges did Bishop Harkins have in Woonsocket? Who in Woonsocket was responsible for helping orphans and elderly through his work at Precious Blood? Which ethnic group had difficult maintaining unity within their churches? Which ethnic group was able to maintain their identity after "new immigration" collapsed? List each parish and its ethnic background that was built in Woonsocket between 1877 and 1920.
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The Church and American Society |
Read: The Church in America
Answer the chapter questions on the last page "Chapter 18 Review Questions, numbers 1-11 on a separate sheet of loose-leaf paper. There are three ways to view the article: use the link above, the document below, or download the article as a .pdf.
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Growth of American Cities |
Re-read "Workers Organize" in your text, pp.617-619
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Factories & Working Conditions |
Re-read "Workers Organize" in your text, pp.617-619
Copy these questions in your notebook. Skip lines and answer after viewing the videos on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. What was the name of the factory? Who was working on the day of the fire? Why were the doors locked? What caused the fire? Why was the fire considered a tradagy? Describe the legislation that was passed as a result of this fire. |
Life in the Cities |
Story of Us, "Cities"
Copy these questions in your notebook. Skip lines. Answer while viewing The Story of Us, "Cities" What was the Bessemer steel converter? How did this invention shape? U.S. History? Why do you think so many everyday Americans contributed money to help build the Statue of Liberty? What was the "rouges' gallery" and what was its importance? What were some of the methods used to curb crime? Describe the living condition in tenements? What was the key factor in Thomas Edison's success in designing the light bulb? What were some of the new things that were possible because of this invention? Why do you think the Triangle Shirtwaist fire happened? What were some of the results of this tragedy? |
Diocese of Providence Social Works |
Read: The Diocese of Providence, "Catholic Social Works"
Answer these questions on a separate sheet of loose-leaf paper. There are three ways to view the article: use the link above, the document below, or download the article as a .pdf. List the many groups that received assistance from the Diocese of Providence. Describe the types of assistance offered by the Diocese of Providence Social Ministries
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Women's Suffrage |
Read: 19-3 "The Rights of Women" pp. 656-659
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Progressive Reform, "Muckrakers" |
Read 19-1 "The Gilded Age and Progressive Reforms" pp. 644-648 & 19-3
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