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Era 6: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)

• Standard 1A- The student understands the connections among industrialization, the advent of the modern corporation, and material well-being.
• Standard 1B- The student understands the rapid growth of cities and how urban life changed.
• Standard 2C- The student understands how new cultural movements at different social levels affected American life.
• Standard 3A- The student understands how the "second industrial revolution" changed the nature and conditions of work.
• Standard 3B- The student understands the rise of national labor unions and the role of state and federal governments in labor conflicts.
• Standard 3C- The student understands how Americans grappled with social, economic, and political issues.