Unit 7: Growth: Industrial Revolution
Overview: The Industrial Revolution was a time period of great growth within the United States. Inventions were
created that helped improve the quality of life and spur economic growth. Many of the inventions developed during this
Era have adapted and changed over time to fit our needs as a modern society. Categorize the list provided based on
what you feel had the greatest impact on society and give a modern day example of the invention.
Enduring Understandings:
 New ideas can lead to change
 People who live in different locations may have different values, goals, and lifestyles.
Your task is to:
 Based on your opinion, arrange the inventions from greatest to least impact on society.
o Cotton Gin, Factory System (assembly line), Interchangeable Parts, Steamboat, Telegraph,
Transcontinental Railroad
 Give a brief explanation of how each invention impacted society during the Industrial Revolution.
 List groups, regions, and/or individuals who were impacted most by the invention.
 Give modern day examples of how the invention has adapted.
 Answer the discussion question after filling out the chart.
 Shade in the map provided by using information filled out in the chart.
Rubric for Grading
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
Historical Accuracy
All inventions are detailed
with historically
appropriate explanations
of their impact on society
then and now.
Most inventions are
detailed with historically
appropriate explanations
of their impact on society
then and now.
Some inventions are
detailed with historically
appropriate explanations
of their impact on society
then and now.
No inventions are detailed
with historically
appropriate explanations
of their impact on society
then and now.
Opinion (short
answer)
It is noteworthy for
presenting a clear opinion
and reasons supporting
that opinion.
There is a degree of clarity
which meets the objective
with some reasons stated
but not explained.
The opinion needs a great
deal of interpretation
because reasons were not
explained fully.
It shows no understanding
of the task. The idea of an
opinion is nowhere is not
evident.
All inventions are
accurately placed in the
correct region based on
historical evidence.
Most inventions are
accurately placed in the
correct region based on
historical evidence.
Some inventions are
accurately placed in the
correct region based on
historical evidence.
No inventions are
accurately placed in the
correct region based on
historical evidence.
Map
Impact of Industrial Revolution: Then and Now
Invention Ranking
Impact on Society (Then)
Who was Impacted
Modern Adaptation
(Now)
1. Present your reasons for selecting your top 3 inventions in short answer form. (Answer on the back of
map)
2. Using the key provided, shade in the regions most impacted by each invention.
Invention Key
Red
Cotton Gin
Green
Factory System (assembly line)
Yellow
Interchangeable Parts
Brown
Steamboat
Blue
Telegraph
Orange
Transcontinental Railroad