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Assignment1: Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and Outline

After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society. Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.

Part 1:
Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
State your thesis on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.
For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/

Part 2:
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:

List three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. In your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
List five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization. Provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)

List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period.

Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America's history.

Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.

Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

DISCUSSION HISTORY
North, South and West" Please respond to the following: Please respond in a primary posting of at least 200 words. In addition, please make a substantive comment of at least 100 words to at least one [1] of your classmates.
From the scenario, examine the impact of immigration on the need for post-Reconstruction period legislators to create policies. Provide at least two (2) reasons why white politicians saw other minority groups as a threat and acted to limit their freedoms. Provide a rationale for your response.

MARKETING
Build-A-Bear Experience" Please respond to the following:
From the first e-Activity, examine the wheel of retailing and how it applies to Build-A-Bear experience. Determine the manner in which you would apply it to the Build-A-Bear retail store in order to address the company's marketing strategy and address what other areas of the retail marketing mix you could use to increase customer satisfaction and higher sales.
From the case study, propose key methods for using technology to evolve the store-based strategy mix in order

"Formulating Technology for Retail Marketing" Please respond to the following:
Examine key methods of marketing for retailing that will target all customers without exclusion. Select one (1) of these methods and apply it to a retail business in which you are interested. Provide justification for your selection.

From the second e-Activity, examine the fundamental reasons why Build-A-Bear is successful at using technology and nontraditional forms of retailing to increase its image and therefore increase sales. Select another retail area, and propose two (2) ways that you could apply Build-A-Bear's practices to that area.to reach out to your customers and potential customers in China.