Nashua North Media Center: U.S. History: Other Assignments

The Shame of the Cities and How the Other Half Lived - Mrs. Thomson

"Shame of the Cities." American History, ABC-Clio, 2017, americanhistory.abc-clio.com

Directions: Using the database, American History (ABC-Clio) answer the set of questions & activities in the assignment document below.

To access American History article Shame of the Cities

Go to the media center website
Click on Databases (2nd tab across the top of page)
Click on American History (ABC-Clio)
Click on the Industrialization & Immigration 1850-1900 time period
Click on Urban Life
Under Explore, Click on “The Shame of the Cities"

The Shame of the Cities and How the Other Half Lived - Assignment

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Great Depression Photo Tour

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Contemporary Social Reform Movements (Menard)

Social reform is defined as: a kind of social movement that aims to make gradual change, or change in certain aspects of society, rather than rapid or fundamental changes. A reform movement is distinguished from more radical social movements such as revolutionary movements.

Choose one of the following social reforms to research: marijuana laws, health care, or financial institutions. Use the recommended websites links below to conduct your research and answer the questions on the assignment sheet. If you need additional information, you may use SIRS Researcher and/or Student Resources in Context.

Mr. Menard's Assignment:

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