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[4] [1] goal: to learn about the northern economy, politics, and people. [4] [4]

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 * 1) The Industrial Revolution transformed the way goods were produced in the US.
 * 2) The introduction of factories changed working life for many Americans in the North.
 * 3) New forms of transportation improved business, travel, and communication in the US.
 * 4) Adcanced in the tech. led to new inventions that continued to change daily life and work.

North Criterion 1- Compare and Contrast Industrial Revolution:
 * the mills gave new opportunities to people
 * work days were hard, it started at 4:30 am - 12:00. 12:35 pm - 6:30. 14 hour days
 * wages were extremely low so they started trade unions, strikes became common
 * working conditions were very poor and it affected the health of the people
 * both parents usually worked and even someof their children so the homes weren't well managed or kept clean leading to more sickness
 * men were sexist to women and were often chosen for jobs over women

Today:
 * There are many job opportunities and the labor force is stronger
 * the economy is tougher so people are fighting for jobs
 * working condititions have highly improved and you can have benefits from your job (helathcare, dental, eyes, insurances)
 * Minimum wage today is $7.25 when back then it was about $2 ...for a whole day!
 * in some cases, both parents do work but children do not have to work unless they need gas money or something to pay cellphone bills with.
 * today, some emen are still very sexist but women do have a more fair chance at things now than they did before.

North Criterion 2- **Evaluate how the government effected changes and advances in technology/how technology effected government.** During the Transportation Revolution in the 1800s, the United States had a boom in business. This advance in transportation reduced the shipping time and costs. The steamboat and steam powered plants were introduced and used a lot. With these advantages for transportation, the government faced some issues. The //Gibbons// v. //Ogden// case in 1824 in gave the government authority to regulate trade. This was a huge piece of the the economy because trade helped bring in a boat-load of cash. This was a huge benifit to the government.

North Criterion 3- Revolutions and Society
 * Industrial Revolution- During the Industrial Revolution stuff like the textile mill was invented based on Great Britain's mills. The water powered the mill to make the 'machine' work. assembly lines for mass production became popular. It affected the lives of the people because it gave many opportunities throughout their years and there were more jobs available.


 * Transportation Revolution- During this time, American and European inventors created steam-powered boats, "steam boats" Many people used them for shipping and crossing rivers. Trains came along as well and gave transportation to many people and could transport goods. This connected towns and helped people connect so relationships imroved and we got to more things to and from different places.


 * Telegraph-The telegraph was created by Samuel Morse in 1832. It allowed people to send signals over long distances over wires. They used the communication called the Morse Code to send signals (dot dot, dash dash) It allowed people to order stuff for businesses and communicate for businesses, government, newspapers, and private citizens. Everything moved faster.


 * Steam Powered Factories-At first, facotirs were ran by water power and always had to be next to a reliable water source. Soon later, people figured out that it could be run by steam so now factories could be anywhere! They started to move them into the middle of cities so that people could more easily travel. That allowed companies to give lower wages because transportation was cheaper in the middle of a city.

May 2, 2011 [] [] Goal: to learn about the Southern economy, politics, and people. [4] [3] __APK__ People in the North had to work very long days in factories crammed with people. Lots of industries and transportation was introduced and expanded on. Rapid changing lifestyles and many different __The South__ (FOR AND AGAINST QUOTE IS ON PAPER)
 * The invention of the cotton gin made the south a one-corp economy and increased the need for slave labor.
 * Southern society centered around agriculture.
 * The slave system in the South produced harsh living conditions and occasional rebellions.

May 3, 2011 [4] [2] Goal: is to learn about Northern and Southern politics, economy, and people. [4] [3] __ APK: __ North: South: Today: All: APK GRADE: 4
 * higher technology for the time
 * new kinds of transportation
 * workers of all ages
 * long work days
 * booming business
 * no slaves
 * lots of diversity in the economy
 * mills and factories
 * slaves and plantations
 * technology to help with grueling work
 * lots of agricultural businesses
 * very advanced technology
 * very new kinds of transportation
 * choice of where you want to work and when
 * diverse economy
 * work when you are an adult
 * digital tech
 * workers
 * technology
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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">USA
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SOUTH CRITERION Dear Journal, Today, like every day, I woke up really early from a short night of sleep in my cabin. The bed is so uncomfortable, but I can't complain because I have to be here and thats just the way it goes these days. Last week, Master introduced us to something new. It helps us sort the cotton from the seeds, which means we just have to pick the cotton. This also means that he might think that we are doing less and add on our amount of work. Boy do I hope he doesn't because I am starting to suffer some unbelievable pain from the hard labor. Why did they have to choose me and my people to do this job? I guess we just weren't prepared. I think that the day that I am freed I will go get a job in the North. They will probably be a lot nicer and help guide me in the right direction more. Also it works to my advantage because I am literate (I can read and write). Sorry journal, but I must go so I can get a few hours of sleep before another long day ahead. Goodnight! Sincerely, Jacob ** Political: Judge the government and evaluate why they discriminate slaves. ** ** The Southern government thought that slaves were not to be treated humanely and to be used only for work. Punishments were made to be horrible. Slave codes were passed to control slaves' actions. They weren't allowed to go far from home and were not allowed an education. People who taught them were to be whipped and fined. Today, looking back at how the government acted, these intense punishments seem very unecessary and severe. If that ever happened now, our country would be frowned upon and it would really stink. The government had to keep up with the slaves actions and continuously make slave codes. It almost seemed like they did anything that would make the slaves suffer more. ** Eli Whitney created the Cotton Gin in 1793 >This machine allowed seeds to be easily seperated from cotton. >The slaves became way more popualr and slave trade increased. >Slaves were out in the field constantly working for slave masters >the cotton belt was identified in the southern area of the U.S. >this caused people to settle into the area and buy slaves to start their plantation >cotton became the new crop of the South's once crop economy >cotton brokers(traders) came and kept the cotton trade stable .>Great Britain was the biggest buyer of U.S. cotton > Money poured into the south and cotton was the new popular crop.
 * Social: Put yourself in the shoes of a slave (diary entry). Write about the hardships through daily life. **
 * Economic: evolution of cotton and impact on economy **