HIST-144 The Development of the American Economy   Create an essay of 500-750 words, describing the development of industry, business, and labor after the American Civil War

HIST-144 The Development of the American Economy

Create an essay of 500-750 words, describing the development of industry, business, and labor after the American Civil War. Address the following:  

1. Discuss several of the industries of America’s Industrial Revolution in the post-Civil War period. 
2. What made these leaders of industry successful?
3. Explain the origins and growth of labor unions. 
4. What did Labor Unions accomplish?

Create an essay of 500-750 words, describing the development of industry, business, and labor after the American Civil War. Address the following: Discuss several of the industries of America's Industrial Revolution in the post-Civil War period.

Essay discusses several of the industries of America's Industrial Revolution in the post-Civil War period with quality details and factual evidence; explanation is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of topic.

15.0 %What made these leaders of industry successful?

Essay explains what made these leaders of industry successful with quality details and factual evidence; explanation is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of topic.

15.0 %Explain the origins and growth of labor unions.

Essay explains the origins and growth of labor unions with quality details and factual evidence; explanation is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of topic.

15.0 %What did Labor Unions accomplish?

Essay explains what the Labor Unions accomplished with quality details and factual evidence; explanation is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of topic.

15.0 %Utilize at least 3 of the resources in the classroom and/or from your instructor in support of the content.

At least three relevant, scholarly sources are cited and are flawlessly integrated into the essay to support the claims made therein.

6.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

6.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions

There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

1.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

All format elements are correct.

2.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)

In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.