Unit VII: What, Then, Is This American? ca. 1865 - 1900

Question/Problem 6:What were the major inventions and new technologies of the late 1800s?

A printed or written announcement for display in a public place; a poster; a nameplate.

Choose an important person, event, or invention which contributed to U.S. industrial growth in 1800's.

Placard created must explain:

1. WHO is responsible for the contribution?
2. WHAT was invented or introduced?
3. WHERE did this happen?
4. WHEN did this happen?
5. WHY was this significant?

Must be eyecatching
(illustrated, print of name must stand out, colored/shaded)

Can be any shape but no bigger than 8 X 11 oaktag

Place your name on back of placard.