PPT-Chapter 18 The New South and the New West, 1865-1900

The New South The Myth of the New South A Fresh Vision It needed a new vision this was provided by Henry Grady the editor of the Atlanta Constitution who illustrated a New Southa perfect democracy of farms and industries . 1865-1914. UNIT VI: “The Gilded Age.”. So, what is it all about?. “The transformation of the United States from an agricultural to an increasingly industrialized and urbanized society brought about significant political, economic, diplomatic, social, environmental and cultural changes.” . JUMBO QUESTIONS 21. Periodization. The authors characterize the Battle of Antietam as the “pivotal point” in the Civil War. Many other historians have formulated arguments for additional military or political turning points in the Civil War. What event would you select for the turning point in the Civil War? . America Moves to the City. The Urban Frontier. The Urban Frontier. 1870 40 million people doubled by 1900, population in the cities tripled. The Urban Frontier. 1870 40 million people doubled by 1900, population in the cities tripled. Important strands in Chapter 14. The Nation Divides. The Deep South secedes while the Upper South wavers . (Dec 1860-April 1861) . *. The Confederacy is formed. South Carolina forces the issue: Fort Sumter (April 1861).  . The Gilded Age in America: Successes. : . 1. Displays of wealth and excess among upper class. 2. 2nd industrial revolution. 3. Labor union movements. Gilded Age . But underneath, there were problems. “Gilded Age” – 1870-1900. Post-Reconstruction America. Phrase coined by Mark Twain; used to represent America during this time. Also, think of a beautiful, shiny, red apple… that is rotten on the inside. While slavery is viewed as the main cause of the war, different lifestyles and attitudes also played a part.. Southerners believed that Northerners were bad mannered and greedy. Northerners thought Southerners were backwards and unsophisticated.. Section 1: Miners and Ranchers. Growth of Mining. Task: How do people try to “get rich quick” today?. Growth of the Mining Industry. Placer mining quartz mining were used.. Growth of Mining. Comstock Lode. Using your skills: Habits of Mind. Using themes, Regions and Periodization to Develop Free response topic. Themes. Periodizations. Regions. Theme 1. : Interaction Between Humans and the Environment. Theme 2. Chapter 6. Section 1: The New South. Industries and Cities Grow. The South Remained largely agricultural and poor after the Civil War. Farming became more diversified; grain, tobacco, and fruit crops (small farms replaced large plantations). What is Progressivism?. What was the Progressive movement?. Social/political movement of early 1900s that attempted to use activism as well as . gov’t. power to cure social problems. Why was this so groundbreaking?. Lincoln as President . December 1860 – March 1861 (Buchanan’s Worries / lack of reaction). March 1861 – Lincoln is sworn into office (secretly). Lincoln’s main agenda throughout the Civil War: BRING THE UNION BACK TOGETHER (preservation). Derek Streek, Nicole Smith & Janet O’Brien. Current and future affordable housing delivery. Current Policy – South Wiltshire Core Strategy. Target of 40% on-site affordable housing required on all sites of 15 dwellings or more. 6 -6 : Reconstruction, 1865-1877 Learning Objectives NAT 2.0 Explain how interpretations of the Constitution and debates over rights, liberties, and definitions of citizenship have affected American values, politics, and society.