Page 434 intro/CH 14 Intro/Industrialization of the late 1800's intro!

Student learning objective- Students will weigh the positive and negative consequences of the transcontinental railroad and other modern inventions and innovations and will evaluate it's importance.

Open your textbook to pages 434 and 435
or use the link- Chapter 14 Intro Industrialization

1. What is this chapter called?
2. What does that mean?
3. What is happening?
4. Describe the work of constructing railroads.
5. Why might this be difficult or dangerous?
6. What questions would you ask these people?
7. blue question (What are the pros and cons of railroad expansion?)
8. 1st "Examine the issues" question (What dangers do railroad workers encounter?)
9. 2nd "Examine the issues" question (How will businesses and the general public benefit from the transcontinental railroad?)
10. 3rd "Examine the issues" question (How might railroad construction affect the environment?)
11. Critical thinking- Do you historically support or oppose the transcontinental railroad?

Revisit Student learning objective- Students will weigh the positive and negative consequences of the transcontinental railroad and other modern inventions and innovations and will evaluate it's importance.